Which statement correctly uses the data from the table to support a claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function in V. litorea?
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psbO DNA sequences are detected in the nucleus but not in chloroplasts.
psbO mRNA is present in the cytoplasm.
psbO sequences are found in many photosynthetic organisms.
psbO sequences in V. litorea and E. chlorotica are very similar.
The statement "psbO sequences in V. litorea and E. chlorotica are very similar" correctly uses the data from the table to support a claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function in V. litorea.
The statement that correctly uses the data from the table to support a claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function in V. litorea is: "psbO DNA sequences are detected in the nucleus but not in chloroplasts." This suggests that the psbO gene, which is important for chloroplast function, is found in the nucleus rather than the chloroplasts. This implies that nuclear genes are involved in supporting chloroplast function in V. litorea.
To find the correct statement that uses the data from the table to support a claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function in V. litorea, we need to analyze the information provided and make a logical inference.
The given options are:
1. psbO DNA sequences are detected in the nucleus but not in chloroplasts.
2. psbO mRNA is present in the cytoplasm.
3. psbO sequences are found in many photosynthetic organisms.
4. psbO sequences in V. litorea and E. chlorotica are very similar.
To support the claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function in V. litorea, we need to demonstrate that nuclear genes are responsible for providing the necessary components for chloroplast function.
Option 1 states that psbO DNA sequences are detected in the nucleus but not in chloroplasts. This suggests that the psbO gene, which is involved in chloroplast function, is located in the nucleus, supporting the claim that nuclear genes support chloroplast function.
Therefore, the correct statement that uses the data from the table to support the claim is:
"psbO DNA sequences are detected in the nucleus but not in chloroplasts."