Which of the Following Is Most Likely a Signature of an Operon

question 48

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is most likely a signature of an operon?

• A) large distances between consecutive coding regions and functional association of the gene products
• B) large distances between consecutive coding regions and gene products involved in different pathways
• C) short distances between consecutive coding regions and gene products involved in different pathways
• D) short distances between consecutive coding regions and functional association of gene products

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Definitions:

Oxygen

A chemical element with symbol O and atomic number 8, essential for aerobic respiration in living organisms and a component of the Earth's atmosphere.

Multicellular Eukaryote

An organism made up of multiple cells that have a nucleus and organelles, including animals, plants, and fungi.

Aerobic Respiration

A metabolic process in which cells convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP, with oxygen as the final electron acceptor.