Altering patterns of gene expression in prokaryotes would most likely contribute to the organism's survival in which of the following ways?
A)organizing gene expression so that genes are expressed in a given order
B)allowing each gene to be expressed an equal number of times
C)allowing the organism to adjust to changes in environmental conditions
D)allowing young organisms to respond differently than more mature organisms

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Altering patterns of gene expression can allow prokaryotes to adjust to changes in their environment, such as shifting nutrient availability, temperature, or acidity. By adjusting which genes are expressed when, the organism can improve its chances of survival in the new environment. Organizing gene expression or ensuring each gene is expressed an equal number of times may not necessarily contribute to survival, and allowing different responses based on age is not relevant to most prokaryotes which lack complex life stages.

Altering Patterns of Gene Expression in Prokaryotes Would Most Likely