Which of the Following Statements About Prokaryotic Genomes Is FALSE

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic genomes is FALSE?

• A) Bacteria can obtain new genetic information through horizontal gene transfer.
• B) All prokaryotes have a genome that consists of a single circular chromosome.
• C) Prokaryotes with the smallest genomes tend to be in species that occupy restricted habitats, such as bacteria that live inside other organisms.
• D) In many sequenced genomes, the function of a significant percentage of genes is currently unknown.
• E) The number of genes between species can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand.

Distinguish the characteristics of various forms of business organization.

Understand basic accounting principles and concepts such as the cost principle.

Recognize the main objectives of businesses and the role of accounting in achieving these objectives.

Understand the fundamentals of the accounting equation and its implications for business operations and financial reporting.

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Definitions:

Beta Cells

Cells located in the pancreas that produce and secrete insulin, a hormone that regulates blood glucose levels.

Phosphorylation

Addition of phosphate to an organic compound.

Active Transport Molecules

Substances involved in the movement of ions and other molecular substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids with embedded proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.