Sequencing the Yeast Genome Received Priority Because

question 33

Multiple Choice

Sequencing the yeast genome received priority because

• A) yeast causes infections in humans.
• B) yeast is essential in baking and brewing.
• C) yeast is the simplest organism to have a nucleus.
• D) the number of yeast genes is a round number - 6,000.
• E) two-thirds of the genome consists of genes also found in the human genome.

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Definitions:

IgD

A class of immunoglobulin involved in the immune system's response, serving primarily as an antigen receptor on B cells.

Maturation

The process of becoming mature or fully developed, which can refer to biological, psychological, or emotional development in living organisms.

B Cells

A type of lymphocyte that plays a significant role in the humoral immune response by producing antibodies to neutralize pathogens.

IgM

IgM, or Immunoglobulin M, is a type of antibody that is produced by B cells and is the first antibody to appear in response to an initial exposure to an antigen.