-The Figure Above Compares the Proportion of Genes Devoted to Various

question 27

Multiple Choice

-The figure above compares the proportion of genes devoted to various functions in a set of model organisms.Based on this figure,which one of the following statements is false?

• A)The function of roughly half of eukaryotic genes is unknown.
• B)Humans have the highest proportion of genes devoted to defense and immunity.
• C)The mustard plant and yeast have a small fraction of genes devoted to cell communication.
• D)A relatively small but similar proportion of genes are devoted to transcription and translation in all these organisms.
• E)Drosophila is unusual in having so few genes devoted to protein folding and degradation.

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