The relative percentage of genes devoted to protein synthesis in small-genome organisms is high compared with that of large-genome organisms

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


Answer: TRUE

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A. algal cell, bacterial cell, virus B. virus, bacterial cell, animal cell C. animal cell, virus, plant cell D. plant cell, animal cell, fungal cell

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