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Ciliopathies were first identified in model organisms _________________(a) C. elegans(b) Drososphila(c) Mus musculus(d) Arabidopsis thalianaThis question was addressed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.Query is from Cytoskeleton in chapter Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility of Cell Biology

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The correct choice is (a) C. elegans

For explanation: Cilia and basal bodies have an IMPORTANT role in organ development and FUNCTION. MANY of the genes responsible for CILIOPATHIES (cilia-based disorders) were first identified in model organisms C.elegans and CHLAMYDOMONAS.



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