Which of the Following Methods Cannot Be Used to Assess

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods cannot be used to assess what the organisms in a metagenome are doing?

• A) rRNA sequencing
• B) Shotgun sequencing
• C) Functional metagenomics
• D) RNA-seq

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Definitions:

Ribosomes

Cellular structures responsible for protein synthesis, comprising RNA and proteins.

Storage Granules

Intracellular particles, often found in bacteria and cells, that store nutrients like phosphorus or carbohydrates.

Fimbriae

Short, hair-like structures on the surface of some bacteria that help in attachment to host tissues and in the transfer of genetic material.

Electron Microscope

A microscope capable of producing high-resolution, highly magnified images through the use of an electron beam (rather than light). Transmission electron microscopes (TEMs) produce images of thin sections; scanning electron microscopes (SEMs) produce images of surfaces.