Which Characteristic Is Not One of the Properties of Yeast

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which characteristic is not one of the properties of yeast cells that have made them useful eukaryotic hosts for recombinant DNA studies?

• A) Their rapid rate of cell division
• B) Their small genome size
• C) Their ease of growth in the laboratory
• D) Their ability to ferment alcohols
• E) Their similarity to most other eukaryotic cells

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Definitions:

Succession

The progressive, natural change in an ecosystem's species composition over time, leading to ecological stability.

Facilitation Model

A concept in ecology where some species make conditions more suitable for the establishment and growth of other species in a habitat.

Tolerance Model

is a theory in ecology that describes how the ability of a species to tolerate environmental stress affects its success and distribution.

Inhibition Model

A concept used in various scientific disciplines, often referring to a process where one factor or substance decreases the rate or extent of a particular reaction or activity.