Refer to the Table Showing Several Prokaryote (Bacterial) Species (Labeled

question 179

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table showing several prokaryote (bacterial) species (labeled A-E) that have been sequenced, along with the findings of the genes they contain.(Note: "x" marks the species possessing a functional copy of the gene.) Gene 1 is essential for the synthesis of several amino acids.Gene 2 encodes a protein involved in strengthening the cell wall.Gene 3 produces an enzyme that breaks down methane.The functions of the other five genes are currently unknown. Which species would be most likely to withstand extreme conditions?

• A) Species A
• B) Species B
• C) Species C
• D) Species D
• E) Species E

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Definitions:

Adaptation

The process by which a living organism adjusts to its environment or changes in its environment, including both physical and psychological adjustments.

Transformation

Transformation refers to a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance, or character, often implying a significant shift or evolution.

Ganglion Cells

In the context of the nervous system, ganglion cells refer to a type of neuron located in the retina that receives visual information from photoreceptors via intermediate bipolar cells and transmits it to the brain.

Bipolar Cells

A type of neuron found in the eye's retina, acting as intermediaries between photoreceptors (rods and cones) and ganglion cells, contributing to the processing of visual information.