Single-cell genomics may help us

A) predict which microbes will be abundant based on the environmental conditions.
B) understand the physiology of uncultured microbes.
C) develop better enrichment culture methods.
D) understand the physiology of uncultured microbes and develop better enrichment culture methods.


Answer: D

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