What Did Jacques Monod Mean When He Wrote, "What Is

question 18

Multiple Choice

What did Jacques Monod mean when he wrote, "What is true of E. coli is true of the elephant?"

• A) Bacterial cells are identical to animal cells.
• B) Bacterial cells can synthesize ivory under certain conditions.
• C) Bacterial cells contain a chromosome similar to animal cells.
• D) Bacterial cells contain enzymes similar to those found in animal cells.
• E) Bacterial cells contain molecules with complexity similar to molecules found in in the "mineral world."

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Definitions:

Corporation

A legal entity distinct from its owners, with its own rights and obligations, capable of conducting business, owning assets, and incurring liabilities.

Disobey Authority

The act of not following or going against the instructions, rules, or commands set by someone in a position of power.

Ostracism

The social exclusion of individuals or groups by wider society or smaller groups within it.

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