Comparison of Lignin-Associated Genes Across Photosynthetic Organisms
Use the passage to answer the question.
The genome of a pine, a gymnosperm, is analyzed for the number of genes specific for the biosynthesis of lignin. Based on the results presented in the table, which is the estimated number of genes that should be expected from the analysis?
between 0 and 9
Obetween 10 and 29
Obetween 30 and 59
more than 60
(1 point)
Approximate number of genes associated with an enzyme unique to lignin biosynthesis
0
0
In a study comparing the genomes of photosynthetic organisms, scientists identified genes specific to the synthesis of lignin. The resulting data are presented in the table.
Group
Diatoms
Green algae
12
38
55
Bryophytes
Lycophytes
Dicols
53
Monocots
Organism
Phaeodactylum
Volvox
A moss
Spike moss
Rice
Poplar tree