During the Inventory of Bacterial Genes Present in the Sargasso

question 35

Multiple Choice

During the inventory of bacterial genes present in the Sargasso Sea, a research team concluded that at least 1800 bacterial species were discovered. Based on what you know about this area, what would expect to see in coral reef waters?

• A) markedly greater genetic diversity
• B) slightly greater genetic diversity
• C) slightly smaller genetic diversity
• D) markedly smaller genetic diversity
• E) equal genetic diversity

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