Which Statement About Minimal Genomes Is True

Multiple Choice

Which statement about minimal genomes is true?

A) Mycoplasma genitalium requires the genes for metabolizing both glucose and fructose.
B) The minimal genome for bacteria contains fewer than 200 genes.
C) The minimal genome for bacteria contains more than 1,000 genes.
D) The minimal genome can be inferred through gene knockout experiments.
E) Genes that are essential for one bacterium under one condition are essential under all conditions.