What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?

What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?
A. The mice can be sacrificed and their brains examined to learn about the early stages of the
disease.
B. The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs.
C. The mice are much more numerous and available for study than human patients.
D. The mice can be used to screen possible anti-HD drugs and are much more numerous and
available for study than human patients.
E. All of these.

Question 2

Which one of the following statements best summarizes the use of transgenic crops over the last 10
years?
A. It has increased significantly in both industrialized and developing nations.
B. It has increased significantly, but only in industrialized nations that have the expertise.
C. It has increased significantly, but only in developing nations where regulations are loose
or non-existent.
D. It has barely increased at all because of technical difficulties and safety concerns.
E. It has fallen due to technical difficulties and safety concerns.

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What is the value of having transgenic mice with the human gene for Huntington's disease (HD)?

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