The Use of Culture-Independent Techniques Has Increased Our Understanding of Microbial

question 55

Essay

The use of culture-independent techniques has increased our understanding of microbial diversity without cultivation.Therefore,do microbiologists still need to attempt to grow new microbial species? Explain.

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Definitions:

Consolidation Adjustments

Adjustments made to the financial statements when combining the financial information of a parent company and its subsidiaries to prepare consolidated financial statements.

Consolidated Financial Statements

Financial reports that aggregate the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one document.

Double Counting

A statistical or accounting error where a transaction or value is counted more than once, skewing results.

Parent

A company that controls or owns another company or companies.