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Ch. 21 - Genomic Analysis

Chapter 20, Problem 17

Metagenomics studies generate very large amounts of sequence data. Provide examples of genetic insight that can be learned from metagenomics.

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Hey, everyone. Let's take a look at this question together. The study of the genomes of multiple microorganisms in a particular environment is termed what? So when we're talking about the study of the genomes of multiple microorganisms such as soil water or even the human, got it. We're talking about answer choice B meta genomics which is a field of research that involves the study of the collective genomes of microorganisms in a particular environment. And it involves the sequencing analysis and comparison of D N A that comes from multiple microorganisms within a sample. And so answer choice B meta genomics is the correct answer because it is the study of the genomes of multiple microorganisms in a particular environment. I hope you found this video to be helpful. Thank you and goodbye.