Use the Figure to Answer the Question

question 12

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) 2
• B) 3
• C) 5
• D) It cannot be determined from the information provided.

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Collateral

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A legal document that grants a creditor a security interest in an asset or property as collateral for a loan, typically detailed in personal property.

Perfect

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