Which Organism Has the Largest Number of Protein-Coding Genes

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which organism has the largest number of protein-coding genes?

• A) E. coli (bacteria)
• B) Saccharomyces cerevisiae (yeast)
• C) Homo sapiens (human)
• D) Oryza sativa (rice)
• E) Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly)

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Wage

The wage rate at which the supply of workers is equal to the demand for workers in the labor market.

Surplus

The amount of an asset or resource that exceeds the portion that is utilized.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or the community.

Compensating Differentials

The variation in wage rates paid to different workers, mainly due to the non-monetary advantages or disadvantages of specific jobs.