Which One of the Following Statements About Genome Size and Gene

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements about genome size and gene number in plants is false?

• A)Plants have an even greater genome size range than animals.
• B)Most plants have about 30,000 to 40,000 genes.
• C)The difference between genome sizes in wheat and rice can be explained by the fact that wheat is hexaploid (6n)while rice is diploid (2n).
• D)In plants,gene families have relatively high copy numbers.
• E)Forces that increase genome size include polyploidy,proliferation of transposable elements,and gene duplication.

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