A SNP Would Best Be Described as ________

question 35

Multiple Choice

A SNP would best be described as ________.

• A) A gene that comes in multiple different alleles
• B) A balanced polymorphism system
• C) A single nucleotide difference between two DNA sequences
• D) The most likely mutation to affect protein function

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Definitions:

Gram-negative

Bacteria characterized by a thin layer of peptidoglycan in their cell wall, covered by an outer membrane containing lipopolysaccharides; stains pink in Gram staining.

Cyanobacteria

Photosynthetic microorganisms, also known as blue-green algae, that are key players in nitrogen fixation and oxygen production in various ecosystems.

Lichens

Symbiotic associations between a fungus and a photosynthetic partner, typically an alga or cyanobacterium, living together in a mutualistic relationship.

Horizontal Gene Transfer

The movement of genetic material between unicellular and/or multicellular organisms other than by the "vertical" transmission of DNA from parent to offspring.