Altering Patterns of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes Would Most Likely

question 39

Multiple Choice

Altering patterns of gene expression in prokaryotes would most likely contribute to the organism's survival in which of the following ways?

• A)organizing gene expression so that genes are expressed in a given order
• B)allowing each gene to be expressed an equal number of times
• C)allowing the organism to adjust to changes in environmental conditions
• D)allowing young organisms to respond differently than more mature organisms

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Definitions:

Brachial Artery

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Elbow

The joint connecting the forearm to the upper arm, allowing for a wide range of arm movements.

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