By their experimentation using the Neurospora fungus,Beadle and Tatum were able to propose the far- reaching hypothesis that _________ .

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Beadle and Tatum proposed the one gene-one enzyme hypothesis, which suggests that each gene is responsible for producing a specific enzyme necessary for a biochemical pathway. This was based on their experiments with Neurospora, where they found that mutations in specific genes caused the fungus to be unable to synthesize certain amino acids.

By Their Experimentation Using the Neurospora Fungus,Beadle and Tatum Were