Which of the following statements about genome sizes is true?

a) Most eukaryotes have larger genomes than most prokaryotes.
b) Species within a phylogenetic group such as flowering plants or insects have similar genome sizes.
c) Large animals have larger genomes than plants.
d) The human genome is the largest and most complex.
e) All of the above statements are true.


Answer: a) Most eukaryotes have larger genomes than most prokaryotes.

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