The Following Question Refers to This Figure of a Simple

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Multiple Choice

The following question refers to this figure of a simple metabolic pathway:

-According to Beadle and Tatum's hypothesis, how many genes are necessary for this pathway?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3
• E) It cannot be determined from the pathway.

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