The Replacement of the Genome of Mycoplasma Capricolum with the Modified

Multiple Choice

The replacement of the genome of Mycoplasma capricolum with the modified genome of M. mycoides is considered to be a significant accomplishment because:

A) it demonstrates that genetic manipulation of recalcitrant organisms is feasible
B) it opens the possibility to redesign prokaryotic genomic systems
C) it enables the engineering of new species
D) all of the above
E) none of the above