Which of the Following Tends to Contribute to an Overall

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tends to contribute to an overall increase in genome size over evolutionary time?

• A) small genetic elements capable of self-catalyzing their movement
• B) selection on cell size
• C) selection on replication speed
• D) the cell's energetic efficiency as it relates to cell volume

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