In comparison with genes in bacterial operons,genes that encode for stress responses in plants
A) are located closer together on the chromosome.
B) do not alter their expression levels due to transcription factor binding.
C) are not coordinately regulated.
D) are located farther apart on the chromosome.
E) do not respond to changes in environmental conditions.

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Bacterial operons typically consist of genes that are physically close together on the chromosome and are coordinately regulated. In contrast, genes that encode for stress responses in plants are often scattered throughout the genome and are not coordinately regulated. Therefore, choice D, stating that these genes are located farther apart on the chromosome, is the best answer.

In Comparison with Genes in Bacterial Operons,genes That Encode for Stress