Worms - experiments

Question 1

Benefits of hemaphrodites?

Answer 1

• Recessive mutations can be screened in the F2 generation

Question 2

RNAi

Answer 2

• Is a very easy way of inhibiting gene function in the worm
• Expressed from E.coli that they eat
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Question 3

Negative features of C.elegans

Answer 3

• Small size of the egg and the tough egg case make microsurgical experiments difficult