Question

A minimal constitutes genome, which is a _____ set of genes required for maintaining a free living cellular organism.

(a) maximum

(b) maximal

(c) highest number of set of

(d) minimal

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Question is taken from Comparative Genomics in chapter Genome Mapping, Assembly and Comparison of Bioinformatics

Answer 1

The correct choice is (d) minimal

The explanation: Finding minimal genomes helps provide an understanding of genes constituting key metabolic pathways, which are critical for a cell’s survival. This analysis involves identification of orthologous genes shared between a number of divergent genomes.