A Rarefaction Curve Is the

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Multiple Choice

A rarefaction curve is the

• A) number of sequences generated from a metagenome.
• B) number of SSU rRNA sequences found in a metagenome.
• C) number of OTUs found as a function of increasing sample size.
• D) total number of OTUs from all combined genes in a metagenome.
• E) number of organisms in an environment.

Identify and correctly use exclamation marks in exclamatory sentences.

Identify and correctly use question marks in interrogative sentences.

Understand the factors influencing oxygen requirements in different-sized organisms.

Interpret the impact of various environmental and genetic factors on species survival and extinction.

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