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:

Ostracized

describes the act of excluding or ignoring someone from a group or society.

Explorer

An individual who investigates or travels to unfamiliar areas in search of knowledge, adventure, or discoveries.

Tending-And-Befriending

A behavioral response to stress involving seeking social support and nurturing activities to alleviate stress.

Fight-Or-Flight

A physiological response to perceived harmful events, attacks, or threats to survival, instigating an automatic response in the nervous system to either confront the threat or escape.