Which of the Following Statements About Prokaryotic Genomes Is FALSE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic genomes is FALSE?

A) Bacteria can obtain new genetic information through horizontal gene transfer.
B) All prokaryotes have a genome that consists of a single circular chromosome.
C) Prokaryotes with the smallest genomes tend to be in species that occupy restricted habitats, such as bacteria that live inside other organisms.
D) In many sequenced genomes, the function of a significant percentage of genes is currently unknown.
E) The number of genes between species can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand.