A Researcher Collects a Soil Sample and Sequences the Entire

question 16

Essay

A researcher collects a soil sample and sequences the entire genomes of two prokaryotes found in the sample. In these genomes, he finds identical prophage DNA located in different areas of the two genomes. Based on the similarity of the sequences of the prophages and their placement in the prokaryotes' genomes, what could he conclude about the relatedness of the two prokaryotes?

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Definitions:

Securities Act Of 1933

The first major federal legislation to regulate the offer and sale of securities. Prior to this act, regulation of securities was chiefly governed by state laws, commonly referred to as blue sky laws. When Congress enacted this act, it left existing state securities laws (“blue sky laws”) in place.

Securities Regulation

A field of law that governs the issuance, trading, and enforcement of financial instruments like stocks and bonds, ensuring transparency, fairness, and protection for investors.

Disclose

means to reveal or make known information that was previously private or secret.

Duty

Obligation required by law or morality to act or refrain from acting in a certain manner towards others.