You Might Be Interested to Know How Many Different Types

question 38

Multiple Choice

You might be interested to know how many different types of bacteria live on the shower curtain in your bathroom. What is the most efficient method for finding out?

• A) producing a molecular phylogeny
• B) enrichment culture
• C) direct sequencing
• D) Enrichment culture and direct sequencing are equally efficient methods.

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