Refer to the Table Comparing the Genomes of E

question 232

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table comparing the genomes of E.coli and S.cerevisiae. Which statement about the genomes of yeasts and nematodes is most likely to be true?

• A) The yeast would have many more genes involved in targeting proteins to organelles.
• B) The nematode would have many more genes involved in targeting proteins to organelles.
• C) The yeast would have many more genes for holding cells together to form tissues.
• D) The yeast would have many more genes for intercellular communication.
• E) The nematode would have many more genes for intercellular communication.

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Definitions:

Craniosynostosis

A congenital condition where one or more of the fibrous sutures in an infant's skull prematurely fuses by turning into bone, affecting skull and brain growth.

Fontanels

Soft spots on a baby's skull where the bones haven't fused together yet, allowing for growth of the brain and skull.

Congenital Hypothyroidism

A condition present at birth characterized by an underactive thyroid gland, resulting in a lack of thyroid hormones which are crucial for growth and development.

Palpebral Fissures

The opening between the upper and lower eyelids, which can vary in size and shape across individuals and can be affected by certain conditions.