Refer to the Table Showing the Number of Genes in Three

Multiple Choice

Refer to the table showing the number of genes in three bacteria (E.coli, Haemophilus influenzae, and Mycoplasma genitalium) for different functions. M.genitalium has lost many genes during its evolution.What type of gene has been lost the most in M.genitalium?

A) Biosynthesis of amino acids
B) Biosynthesis of cofactors
C) Cell envelope proteins
D) Uptake of molecules from the environment
E) Translation