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It allows for the identification of specific bacterial species within a community.
It can determine the metabolic functions of all microbes present.
It provides information about the DNA sequence of viruses in the microbiome.
It exclusively identifies eukaryotic microorganisms.
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16S rRNA is a gene found in all bacteria. Other options are incorrect because People think sequencing shows what microbes do; The 16S rRNA gene is only in bacteria, not viruses.
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16S Ribosomal RNA Gene Sequencing
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16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing is a genomic approach used to classify bacteria based on the highly conserved 16S rRNA gene. This technique allows for the profiling and taxonomic classification of bacterial species present in complex microbial populations.
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16S ribosomal RNA (rRNA) gene sequencing is a genomic approach used to classify bacteria based on the highly conserved 16S rRNA gene. This technique allows for the profiling and taxonomic classification of bacterial species present in complex microbial populations.
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