Why is ribosomal RNA so useful for cataloging species in microbiome research?

A. The genes for rRNA are universal and slow to evolve.
B. The genes for rRNA are more stable than other DNA, even in seawater.
C. Genes for rRNA are unique to microbes, and not found in higher organisms.
D. The few species that have rRNA genes are easily characterized by their presence.


Answer: A

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