Techniques for Sequencing DNA Have Become Very Rapid and Cost-Efficient

question 42

Essay

Techniques for sequencing DNA have become very rapid and cost-efficient.Consequently,researchers have begun to sequence all of the genes of all of the microbes present in a given habitat.What term has been coined to describe such a collective genome? What information does such a collective genome provide? What is an example of a microbiome?

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Definitions:

Intergroup Bias

The tendency to favor one's own group over others, leading to prejudice and discrimination against those perceived as outsiders.

Disagreement

A situation in which people express differing opinions or beliefs, leading to a lack of consensus.

Power

The ability or capacity to influence others' behavior and control outcomes.

Ambiguity

The presence of uncertain, unclear, or vague aspects of a situation or information.