Which of the following statements concerning metagenomic sequencing is incorrect?

A. Software aligns sequences and assemble large portions of genomes.
B. The samples are subject to polymerase chain reaction for amplification.
C. Proteins are extracted from an environment, fragmented, and adaptors are added.
D. The sequences of the amplified fragments are determined by next-generation methods.


Answer: C

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