BIOLOGY
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Author: Raven
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 24, Problem 3A
Analyze the conclusion that the Medicago truncatula genome has been downsized relative that is consistent with this conclusion.
a. Medicago has a proportional decrease in the number of genes.
b. Medicago has a proportional increase m the number of genes.
c. Medicago has an increase in the amount of DNA.
d. Medicago has a decrease m the amount of DNA.
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