The First Eukaryote to Have Its Entire Genome Sequenced Was

question 2

Multiple Choice

The first eukaryote to have its entire genome sequenced was the fungus

• A) Neurospora.
• B) Candida albicans.
• C) Saccharomyces.
• D) Cryptococcus.
• E) Rhizopus.

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Definitions:

Intermediate Phenotype

An intermediate phenotype exhibits characteristics that are between two extremes of a trait, often seen in heterozygotes in incomplete dominance genetic patterns.

Reproductive Success

The success an individual has in passing its genes to the next generation, often measured by the number of offspring that survive to reproduce.

Heritable Variation

Differences in genetic information that are passed from parents to offspring through reproduction, contributing to genetic diversity within a population.

Allopatric Speciation

Model that proposes that new species arise due to an interruption of gene flow between populations that are separated geographically.