What genus was chosen to host the first transplanted synthetic genome,and why?
A) Mycobacterium,because it has a very small genome
B) Mycobacterium,because it is an important pathogen
C) Mycoplasma,because it is an important pathogen
D) Mycoplasma,because it has a very small genome
E) Escherichia,because it is an important pathogen

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Mycoplasma was chosen to host the first transplanted synthetic genome because it has a very small genome, making it easier to synthesize and transplant the entire genome into a new cell.

What Genus Was Chosen to Host the First Transplanted Synthetic