Which of the Following Statements About Prokaryotic Genomes Is FALSE

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic genomes is FALSE?

• A) Bacteria can obtain new genetic information through horizontal gene transfer.
• B) All prokaryotes have a genome that consists of a single circular chromosome.
• C) Prokaryotes with the smallest genomes tend to be in species that occupy restricted habitats, such as bacteria that live inside other organisms.
• D) In many sequenced genomes, the function of a significant percentage of genes is currently unknown.
• E) The number of genes between species can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand.

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