Refer to the figure showing the use of transposons as mutagens in Mycoplasma genitalium. Which statement is true?
A) Gene A is essential, because there was growth when gene A was mutagenized.
B) Gene A is not essential, because there was growth when gene A was mutagenized.
C) Gene A is not essential, because there was no growth when gene A was mutagenized.
D) Gene A is essential, because there was no growth when gene A was mutagenized.
E) Whether gene A is essential or not depends on gene B.

Question

Refer to the figure showing the use of transposons as mutagens in Mycoplasma genitalium.  Which statement is true?
A) Gene A is essential, because there was growth when gene A was mutagenized. 
B) Gene A is not essential, because there was growth when gene A was mutagenized. 
C) Gene A is not essential, because there was no growth when gene A was mutagenized. 
D) Gene A is essential, because there was no growth when gene A was mutagenized. 
E) Whether gene A is essential or not depends on gene B.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The fact that there was growth when gene A was mutagenized means that it is not essential for the growth of Mycoplasma genitalium.

Refer to the Figure Showing the Use of Transposons as Mutagens