Which of the Following Statements Is False with Regards to Bacteria

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false with regards to bacteria as a model organism for genetic study?

• A) Genetic variability is difficult to detect.
• B) Bacteria are ideal for studying fundamental biological processes because they are simple in structure.
• C) Bacteria can grow on artificial media that can be altered by the researcher.
• D) Bacteria can reproduce more quickly than Drosophila
• E) All of these are false

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Definitions:

Organisms

Living beings that grow, reproduce, respond to external stimuli, and maintain homeostasis.

Hereditary Information

Genetic material passed from parents to offspring, determining inherited traits and characteristics.

Genes

Units of heredity made up of DNA, responsible for guiding the development and functioning of organisms.

Nucleotides

Organic molecules that serve as the monomers, or subunits, of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA, composed of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.