Use the Figure to Answer the Question

question 36

Multiple Choice

Use the figure to answer the question.

The figure shows a simple metabolic pathway. According to Beadle and Tatum's hypothesis, how many genes are necessary for this pathway?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) It cannot be determined from the pathway.

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Definitions:

Factoring

The process of breaking down an equation, polynomial, or number into its constituent elements or factors, such as finding the prime factors of a number or the factors of a polynomial.

Complex Solutions

Solutions to an equation that include imaginary numbers, indicating they cannot be plotted on the standard real number line.

Real Solutions

Solutions to an equation that do not involve imaginary or complex numbers, and can be plotted on a real number line.

Quadratic Equation

A quadratic equation is a second-degree polynomial equation, typically in the form ax^2 + bx + c = 0, where a, b, and c are constants and a ≠ 0.