The proteome

A. refers to the complete amino acid sequence of a protein.
B. is another way of referring to the paracrystaline array of proteins that cover the surface of some prokaryotes.
C. is a proteinaceous organelle of cyanobacteria that can be used as a source of carbon and fixed nitrogen.
D. is the entire collection of proteins that an organism can produce.


Answer: D

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A. both r- and K-selected species. B. high rates of evapotranspiration. C. predominantly K-selected species. D. intermediate biomass. E. predominantly r-selected species.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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