During the Inventory of Bacterial Genes Present in the Sargasso

question 36

Multiple Choice

During the inventory of bacterial genes present in the Sargasso Sea,a research team concluded that at least 1800 bacterial species were discovered.Based on what you know about this area,what would you expect to see in coral reef waters?

• A)slightly greater genetic diversity
• B)slightly smaller genetic diversity
• C)equal genetic diversity
• D)markedly greater genetic diversity
• E)markedly smaller genetic diversity

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