Which of the Following Facts Would NOT Be Considered as an Advantage

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts would NOT be considered as an advantage for using bacteria and viruses for genetic studies?

• A)Rapid reproduction and high progeny number
• B)Haploid genome for expressing mutations
• C)Complete absence of recombination, which maintains the integrity of genome
• D)Low cost to maintain and little storage space required
• E)Genomes being small and readily subjected to genetic manipulation

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Definitions:

Cross-Cutting Relations

A geological principle stating that rocks disrupted or penetrated by an igneous intrusion or fault are older than the intrusion or fault itself.

Superposition

A principle in geology that states in an undeformed sequence of sedimentary rocks, each layer is older than the one above.

Facies Change

A change in the characteristics of rock layers indicating a change in environment of deposition, such as from marine to terrestrial.

Aerial Distribution

The spatial spread or dispersion of a substance, organism, or feature through the atmosphere.