Part 4: Making Sense of Microbial Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
Microbes are grouped into phyla based on
A
Evolutionary relationships
Most often based on 16S rRNA gene sequence
2
Q
Functional diversity
A
Groups microbes based on the activities they carry out
3
Q
How many prokaryotes can be cultured in the lab?
A
Not many
4
Q
What are some prokaryotes only known for?
A
16S sequences or metagenomic studies
