Proteomic Analysis of a Microbial Community Indicated an Abundance of Phycobiliproteins

question 35

Multiple Choice

Proteomic analysis of a microbial community indicated an abundance of phycobiliproteins. Which phototrophic group is likely active and abundant in this community?

• A) cyanobacteria
• B) eukaryotic phototrophs
• C) green bacteria
• D) prochlorophytes

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Billion Years

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Slope Failure

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Crater Walls

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