Join thousands of students who trust us to help them ace their exams!Watch the first video
Multiple Choice
Which bacterial species has an rRNA gene sequence that is most similar to that of the wheat mitochondrion?
A
Agrobacterium tumefaciens
B
Bacillus subtilis
C
Staphylococcus aureus
D
Escherichia coli
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that the problem is asking for a comparison of rRNA gene sequences between a wheat mitochondrion and various bacterial species.
Recognize that rRNA gene sequences are used to determine evolutionary relationships and similarities between organisms.
Consider that mitochondria are thought to have originated from a symbiotic relationship with a type of bacteria, which can influence sequence similarity.
Research or recall that Agrobacterium tumefaciens is known to have a closer evolutionary relationship with plant mitochondria compared to the other listed bacteria.
Conclude that Agrobacterium tumefaciens is the bacterial species with an rRNA gene sequence most similar to that of the wheat mitochondrion, based on evolutionary history and genetic studies.