Which of the Following Statements Concerning Metagenomic Sequencing Is Incorrect

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning metagenomic sequencing is incorrect?

• A)Software aligns sequences and assemble large portions of genomes.
• B)The samples are subject to polymerase chain reaction for amplification.
• C)The sequences of the amplified fragments are determined by next-generation methods.
• D)Proteins are extracted from an environment, fragmented, and adaptors are added.

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Definitions:

Surface Ocean Currents

Movements of ocean water driven by various factors, including wind patterns and the Earth's rotation, that occur at or near the surface of the ocean.

Gyre

Gyre describes a large system of circulating ocean currents, often driven by global wind patterns, significantly impacting climate and ecosystem biodiversity.

Atlantic

Relating to the Atlantic Ocean, the second-largest of the world's oceanic divisions.

Bacterial Decomposition

The process by which bacteria break down organic material, such as dead organisms or waste, into simpler substances.