What Does the Figure Convey About Genome Size in Prokaryotes

question 42

Multiple Choice

What does the figure convey about genome size in prokaryotes?

• A) The number of protein-coding genes decreases with genome size.
• B) There is strong evidence of G-value paradox in prokaryotes.
• C) Bacteria have larger genomes than Archaeans.
• D) Free-living bacteria generally have larger genomes than do obligate symbionts.

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