Define the Term "Metagenomics" and Explain Why Growth in This

question 15

Essay

Define the term "metagenomics" and explain why growth in this field has led to an increase in SSU rRNA species designations.

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Rate

A measure used to estimate the variable costs that a business incurs during the production of a good or service.

Direct Labor Hours

The amount of time spent by workers directly involved in manufacturing a product.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that can be directly linked to the production of specific goods or services in a manufacturing process.

Fluid Ounces

A unit of volume used primarily in the United States to measure liquids, equivalent to approximately 29.57 ml.