Mitochondria from Which of the Following Model Organisms Utilize the Universal

question 42

Multiple Choice

Mitochondria from which of the following model organisms utilize the universal genetic code in protein synthesis?

• A) Arabidopsis thaliana, a mustard plant
• B) Escherichia coli bacteria
• C) Drosophila melanogaster, a fruit fly
• D) Caenorhabditis elegans, a roundworm
• E) Mus musculus, the house mouse

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