Figure 20.1
-The figure above compares the proportion of genes devoted to various functions in a set of model organisms.Based on this figure,which one of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The function of roughly half of eukaryotic genes is unknown.
B)Humans have the highest proportion of genes devoted to defense and immunity.
C)The mustard plant and yeast have a small fraction of genes devoted to cell communication.
D)A relatively small but similar proportion of genes are devoted to transcription and translation in all these organisms.
E)Drosophila is unusual in having so few genes devoted to protein folding and degradation.

Question

Figure 20.1 
-The figure above compares the proportion of genes devoted to various functions in a set of model organisms.Based on this figure,which one of the following statements is FALSE?
A)The function of roughly half of eukaryotic genes is unknown. 
B)Humans have the highest proportion of genes devoted to defense and immunity. 
C)The mustard plant and yeast have a small fraction of genes devoted to cell communication. 
D)A relatively small but similar proportion of genes are devoted to transcription and translation in all these organisms. 
E)Drosophila is unusual in having so few genes devoted to protein folding and degradation.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Drosophila does not have an unusually small number of genes devoted to protein folding and degradation compared to other organisms.

Figure 20.1 -The Figure Above Compares the Proportion of Genes Devoted to Genes