Microbial Communities and 16S Ribosomal Gene Quiz

To categorize bacteria to at least the family level (correct)

To determine the size of bacterial ribosomes

To identify the order of A, T, G, and C's in bacteria

To extract DNA from a microbial sample

Amplifying the gene through PCR and then sequencing the amplified genes (correct)

Using established databases to identify bacterial species

Analyzing the conserved regions of the gene

Directly comparing microbial populations

Maternal diet and weaning

Parental factors, neonatal factors, and postnatal factors

Geographical location, family members, and host interactions

Mode of delivery, gestational age, and feeding (correct)

<p>Bacteria, archaea, fungi, and non-human eukaryotes living in or on our bodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conserved regions critical for function and enough differences to categorize bacteria to at least the family level</p> Signup and view all the answers