Which Statement About Minimal Genomes Is True

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which statement about minimal genomes is true?

• A) Mycoplasma genitalium requires the genes for metabolizing both glucose and fructose.
• B) The minimal genome for bacteria contains fewer than 200 genes.
• C) The minimal genome for bacteria contains more than 1,000 genes.
• D) The minimal genome can be inferred through gene knockout experiments.
• E) Genes that are essential for one bacterium under one condition are essential under all conditions.

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