The Minimal Genome for a Free-Living Bacterium That Can Survive

question 138

Multiple Choice

The minimal genome for a free-living bacterium that can survive in the laboratory is likely to consist of _______ genes.

• A) 50 or fewer
• B) about 50 to 100
• C) about 100 to 500
• D) about 500 to 2,000
• E) more than 2,000

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Definitions:

Husbands' Names

The practice or tradition whereby a woman adopts her husband's surname after marriage, often signifying union or familial belonging.

Moderator Variable

A factor that influences the magnitude or direction of the association between an independent and a dependent variable in statistical studies.

Criterion Variable

In research, the dependent variable or outcome that researchers are interested in predicting or understanding.

Confounding Variable

A variable outside of the researcher's control that can affect the results of an experiment, making it difficult to establish a clear cause-and-effect relationship.