The Study of Genetic Material Taken Directly from the Environment

question 7

Multiple Choice

The study of genetic material taken directly from the environment is

• A) bioinformatics.
• B) proteomics.
• C) metagenomics.
• D) forensic microbiology.
• E) reverse genetics.

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Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, made as a starting point for further investigation.

Good Hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that is specific, testable, and based on existing knowledge.