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Mouse
A mouse is a mammal that
belongs to one of numerous
species of small rodents.
The best known mouse species
is the common house mouse.
It is found in nearly all
countries and, as the
laboratory mouse, serves as
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House mouse
Mus musculus is the common
house mouse. This mouse is
believed to be the second
most populous mammalian
species on Earth, after Homo
sapiens. House mice almost
always live in close
proximity of humans.
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Omnivore
An omnivore is an animal
that eats both plants and
meat. Omnivores lack the
specialist behaviour of
carnivores and herbivores,
searching widely for food
sources, and are thus better
able to withstand changes
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Genetically modified organism
A genetically modified
organism (GMO) is an
organism whose genetic
material has been altered
using techniques in genetics
generally known as
recombinant DNA technology.
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Ball python
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Chromosomal crossover
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Inbreeding
Mammals, most other animals, and higher plants as well, have ways to minimize inbreeding. An inbred individual is likely to possess several physical and health defects, in addition to higher ... > more -
Adult stem cell
Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues. Also known as somatic stem cells, they can be found in ... > more
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