How is metagenomics applied?

a. Analyzing the environmental impact of pollutants
b. Identifying clues from DNA left at crime scenes
c. Evaluating the safety and efficacy of medications
d. Improving crop breeding to create new hybrids


a. Analyzing the environmental impact of pollutants

Metagenomics is applied by analyzing the environmental impact of pollutants.

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