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Commonly Used Model Organisms

EukaryoticG

Mammalian

Non-mammalian

Plant

ProkaryoticG

 


Glossary:

Eukaryotic Organism: also called eukarya, a class of organisms composed of one or more cells containing a membrane-enclosed nucleus and organelles. This class constitutes one of three distinct evolutionary lineages (eubacteria, eukaryotes & archaea) of modern-day organisms. Includes all organisms except viruses and prokaryotes (mostly bacteria).

Prokaryotic Organism: class of organisms, including the eubacteria and archaea, that lack a true membrane-limited nucleus and other organelles.