Charles Yanofsky Helped Decipher the Genetic Code Working with the _____

question 4

Multiple Choice

Charles Yanofsky helped decipher the genetic code working with the _____ biosynthesis genes in _______.

• A) leucine Salmonella enteritidis
• B) phenylalanine Klebsiella pneumoniae
• C) tryptophan Escherichia coli
• D) glycine Serratia marcescens
• E) lactose Escherichia coli

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Definitions:

Extinction Rate

The rate at which species or other taxa disappear from Earth, an important factor in studying biodiversity and the effects of human activities and natural events on ecosystems.

Cichlid Species

A diverse group of freshwater fish known for their varied colors, shapes, and behaviors, native primarily to Africa and South America.

Adaptive Radiations

The rapid evolution of diversely adapted species from a common ancestor upon encountering new environments or ecological niches.

Feeding Morphologies

The structural adaptations in organisms related to the acquisition, processing, and consumption of food.