Refer to the figure showing microbial DNA being sequenced and analyzed. Studies like these would be most useful for questions related to
A) the metabolome.
B) proteomics.
C) metagenomics.
D) bacterial artificial chromosomes.
E) determining minimal genome size.

Question

Refer to the figure showing microbial DNA being sequenced and analyzed.  Studies like these would be most useful for questions related to
A) the metabolome. 
B) proteomics. 
C) metagenomics. 
D) bacterial artificial chromosomes. 
E) determining minimal genome size.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The figure shows the process of sequencing and analyzing microbial DNA, which is a key approach in metagenomics. Metagenomics involves the study of genetic material obtained directly from environmental samples, without the need for isolation and cultivation of individual microbial species. This allows for the comprehensive analysis of all the microorganisms present in a given environment, including those that may not be easily culturable in the laboratory. The other choices (A, B, D, E) are not directly related to this process of metagenomic sequencing and analysis.

Refer to the Figure Showing Microbial DNA Being Sequenced and Analyzed