Which of the following samples would NOT be suitable for a metagenomics-based approach?
A)Water samples from different bodies of water with different temperatures, salinities, and acidities
B)A soil sample from a farm where a new planting schedule has been implemented
C)A water sample from an industrial site that has been contaminated with pollutants
D)A fecal sample from a patient with irritable bowel syndrome
E) A homogenous population of skin cancer cells collected from a patient biopsy

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A homogenous population of cells like skin cancer cells collected from a patient biopsy would not be suitable for a metagenomics-based approach as metagenomics typically involves the study of microbial communities and their genetic material, rather than the genetic material of a single organism.

Which of the Following Samples Would NOT Be Suitable for a Metagenomics-Based