What Is the First Step in Constructing a Metagenomic Library

question 79

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in constructing a metagenomic library from RNA?

• A) The RNA must be converted to cDNA.
• B) The RNA must be amplified through PCR, producing many RNA copies.
• C) The RNA must be screened to identify the genes of interest.
• D) The RNA must be inserted into plasmid vectors.

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