Experimentation at the J

question 96

Multiple Choice

Experimentation at the J. Craig Venter Institute has led to all of the following EXCEPT:

• A)inserting a synthetic genome into Mycoplasma
• B)inserting a synthetic genome into Mycobacterium
• C)attempts to create minimal bacterial genome through rational gene selection
• D)attempts to create minimal bacterial genome through mutagenesis

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Definitions:

K

In the context of chemistry, often represents the equilibrium constant, symbolizing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of an aqueous solution, with 7 being neutral, values below 7 acidic, and above 7 basic.

K

The symbol for potassium, a chemical element of atomic number 19, essential for living organisms.

[HCO3-]

The chemical formula for bicarbonate, an anion involved in the buffering of pH in biological systems.