Question

Professor Rainfell has discovered a new microbial community located within the center circle of her soccer pitch. She conducted 16s RNA analysis to determine the community structure. During her analysis, Professor Rainfell discovered a new bacterial species, which she called Christianius ronaldius. Within her soccer pitch community, C. ronaldius was found to have a very low operational taxonomic unit (OTU) rank. Based on this information alone, Professor Rainfell, can most likely conclude that C. ronaldius
A. is part of a high diversity habitat
B. comprise a relatively high proportion of the total community
C. cannot be important for community function
D. is the only species present in the community
E. comprise a low proportion of total community

Answer 1

As per the data provided, Prof. Rainfell discovered Christanius ronaldius which is having low operational taxonomical unit rank which means that it COMPRISES OF LOW PORTION OF THE COMMUNITY.

So, answe is 'E'.

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