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

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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 gene is most likely to be part of the prokaryotic minimal genome?

• A) Gene 4
• B) Gene 5
• C) Gene 6
• D) Gene 7
• E) Gene 8

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