Question

Luciferin is a protein produced by fireflies that gives them their characteristic glow. The gene responsible for the production of the protein luciferin can be expressed by E. coli, a bacterial cell.
Which statement best explains why this is possible?

• A. Fireflies and bacteria have the same genes and produce all the same proteins.
• B. DNA replication is the same in both fireflies and bacteria
• C. Both fireflies and bacteria have a recent common ancestor
• D. The genetic code is the same in all organisms.
• E. Protein synthesis occurs in the exact same way in both fireflies and bacteria.

Answer 1

The correct option is E Protein synthesis occurs in the exact same way in both fireflies and bacteria.

Protein synthesis occur from the translation of gene encoding for that protein.

Protein synthesis occurs in the same way in all organisms.

Since both E. coli and fireflies contain the gene coding for protein Luciferin, protein synthesis occurs in same way in both of them.

So, the correct answer is 'Protein synthesis occurs in the exact same way in both fireflies and bacteria'.