Experiments with Marine Samples Containing Prochlorococcus and Other Microorganisms Showed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Experiments with marine samples containing Prochlorococcus and other microorganisms showed that gene expression in non-photosynthetic organisms mirrored the diurnal oscillation pattern exhibited by Prochlorococcus, which is photosynthetic. What explanations did the researchers suggest for the diurnal expression pattern in the non-photosynthetic members of the community? Please select all that apply.

• A) Gene expression in regulated by salt in the environment
• B) Gene expression is regulated by nutrient availability
• C) Gene expression depends on photosynthesis in Prochlorococcus
• D) Gene expression is temperature regulated

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