The figure below shows a diagram of a DNA and a process. This microorganism is a(n) ________, and the process being diagrammed is ________.
A) archaea; exon removal
B) bacteria; splicing
C) eukaryote; splicing
D) bacteria; exon removal
E) eukaryote; exon removal

Question

The figure below shows a diagram of a DNA and a process. This microorganism is a(n) ________, and the process being diagrammed is ________. 
A) archaea; exon removal 
B) bacteria; splicing 
C) eukaryote; splicing 
D) bacteria; exon removal 
E) eukaryote; exon removal

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The diagram shows introns and exons in the DNA and the process being diagrammed is splicing, which is the removal of introns and joining of exons. This process occurs in eukaryotes, making choice C the correct answer. Bacteria do not have introns and do not undergo splicing. Archaea are similar to bacteria and also lack introns, making choices A and D incorrect. Exon removal is not a recognized biological process, making choice E incorrect.

The Figure Below Shows a Diagram of a DNA and a Process