What is most critical for understanding the minimal gene set and the origin of life?

a. the number of genes
b. the functions of the genes
c. the stable environments of bacteria with the most reduced genomes
d. the identity of genes involved in fatty acid/lipid metabolism to understand the origin of cell membranes


B

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