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Five Prokaryote Species (Labeled A-E) Have Been Sequenced

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Five prokaryote species (labeled A-E) have been sequenced.Below are the findings of the genes they contain.(Note: "x" denotes 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 three genes are currently unknown. Five prokaryote species (labeled A-E)  have been sequenced.Below are the findings of the genes they contain.(Note:  x  denotes 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 three genes are currently unknown.   Which of these genes is/are likely to be included in the minimal genome? A)  Only genes 1 and 4 B)  Only gene 2 C)  Only gene 5 D)  All of these genes E)  None of these genes Which of these genes is/are likely to be included in the minimal genome?


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