The Total Number of Genes in a Species' Genome Is

question 57

Multiple Choice

The total number of genes in a species' genome is not necessarily a good indicator of biological complexity because

• A) most genes are never turned on.
• B) many genes are repeats.
• C) this does not take into account the alternative splicing of pre-mRNA.
• D) this does not take into account mRNA-mRNA interactions.
• E) this does not take into account protein-mRNA interactions.

Apply the stepping stone method and calculate the improvement index for non-basic cells.

Distinguish between various initial solution methods (northwest corner rule, intuitive method) and their implications on transportation cost.

Understand the criteria for a feasible solution in transportation models.

Familiarize with handling degeneracy in transportation models.

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