Refer to the Figure Below to Answer the Following Question

question 13

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure below to answer the following question.A researcher discovers a new bacteria whose genome is ~8 Mb in size.What type of bacteria is this likely to be?

• A)Free-living
• B)Obligate parasite
• C)Obligate symbiont
• D)Any of the above
• E)Cannot be determined from the information provided

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Definitions:

Assimilation

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Sensorimotor Stage

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First Birthday

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