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1
Q

Microbes are grouped into phyla based on

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Evolutionary relationships

Most often based on 16S rRNA gene sequence

2
Q

Functional diversity

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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?

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16S sequences or metagenomic studies