Why bacteria most often utilized to study biological process? - (Jul/04/2005 )

why about bacteria are most often utilized to study biological process???

-lotto-

They are very easy and fast to grow.

-ajames-

BECAUSE... that's why...

-sliptheknot-

You don't need to apply for ethics approval to use these as research subjects

-methylnick-

QUOTE (methylnick @ Jul 14 2005, 07:26 PM)

You don't need to apply for ethics approval to use these as research subjects

And, for several aspects, what happens in bacteria is also happening in higher organisms

I heard a saying somethings like this but do not remember from whom 'what happens in E.coli is also happening in an Elephant'

-dtle-

slavery is a problem that bacterias can't fight against...
They're very kind by doing all stuff for us
but i'm wondering is someone have ever do an interview with a bacteria for knowing their point of view on it...

-fred_33-

If u can multiply once in 20 min, grow only with one carbon source, eat genes and express them right away etc I am ready to order for a very big petri dish..

-Molonco-