Which of the Following Samples Would NOT Be Suitable for a Metagenomics-Based

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following samples would NOT be suitable for a metagenomics-based approach?

• A) Water samples from different bodies of water with different temperatures, salinities, and acidities
• B) A soil sample from a farm where a new planting schedule has been implemented
• C) A water sample from an industrial site that has been contaminated with pollutants
• D) A fecal sample from a patient with irritable bowel syndrome
• E) A homogeneous population of skin cancer cells collected from a patient biopsy

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Definitions:

Moderately Concentrated

Describes an industry structure where a few firms occupy a significant portion of the market share but not to the extent of creating a monopoly or oligopoly.

Pure Monopoly

An industry with a single firm that produces a product for which there are no close substitutes and in which significant barriers to entry prevent other firms from entering the industry to compete for profits.

HHI

The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index, a measure of market concentration used to determine the level of competition within an industry.

HHI

A measure of market concentration used to determine the competitiveness of a market. Also known as the Herfindahl-Hirschman Index.