Which is not true about the Human Microbiome Project?

A. The HMP can only identify bacteria, not viruses.
B. The HMP is looking for pathogens as well as nonpathogens in and on the human body.
C. Molecular biological lab techniques will be used for identification rather than standard biochemical lab techniques.
D. The importance of the project is in analyzing the normal biota and correlating with human health and disease.


Answer: A

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