Question

the genomes of bacteria cells, eukaryotic cells, and viruses are all about the same size.

true or false

true
false

Explanation:

Compare genome sizes of viruses, bacteria, and eukaryotes

$$ \text{Typical Genome Sizes:} $$

$$ \text{Viruses: } 10^3 \text{ to } 10^6 \text{ base pairs (bp)} $$

$$ \text{Bacteria: } 10^5 \text{ to } 10^7 \text{ base pairs (bp)} $$

$$ \text{Eukaryotes: } 10^7 \text{ to } 10^{11} \text{ base pairs (bp)} $$

Evaluate the statement

$$ \text{Sizes span several orders of magnitude: } 10^3 \text{ bp vs. } 10^{11} \text{ bp} $$

$$ \text{Statement is False} $$

Answer:

• True
• (B) False (Correct answer)