Microbial Diversity Is Thought of in Terms of Phylogenetic Diversity

question 81

Multiple Choice

Microbial diversity is thought of in terms of phylogenetic diversity and functional diversity because

• A) similar functional traits are often found in divergent phylogenetic groups.
• B) phylogenetic diversity dictates functional diversity in microbes.
• C) functional diversity only pertains to functions that are not phylogenetic.
• D) similar phylogenetic groups almost always have similar functional traits.

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