One Surprise from Comparative Genome Projects Is That

question 17

Multiple Choice

One surprise from comparative genome projects is that

• A) all species examined so far have the same genes.
• B) we do not know the function of a great many genes.
• C) small organisms can have large genomes.
• D) large organisms can have small genomes.
• E) genomes seem to be contracting over time.

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Definitions:

Marginal Utility

The incremental enjoyment or advantage a consumer receives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Macaroni and Cheese

A popular dish made with macaroni pasta and a cheese-based sauce, often baked or otherwise prepared as comfort food.

Negative

Used to describe values less than zero, situations of decrease or loss, or aspects considered undesirable or harmful.

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that as a person consumes more of a good, the satisfaction gained from consuming an additional unit decreases.