Due to Gene Transfer Between the Organelles and the Nucleus

question 12

Multiple Choice

Due to gene transfer between the organelles and the nucleus,

• A)mitochondrial genomes in all species have the same genes.
• B)a chloroplast from one plant species can be transferred to any other plant species.
• C)mitochondria and chloroplasts have genes that allow them to live independently.
• D)some proteins must be imported into organelles for their function.
• E)organelle genomes experience lower rates of mutation than they would if gene transfer did not occur.

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