Aerial metagenomics best refers to which one of the following situations? |ForumIAS

Q. Aerial metagenomics best refers to which one of the following situations?

[A] Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go

[B] Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat

[C] Using air-borne devices to collect blood samples from moving animals

[D] Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies

Answer: A

Notes:

Exp) Option a is the correct answer.

“Aermal metagenomics” refers to the collection and analysis of DNA samples from the air or aerosol particles present in a specific habitat. It involves sampling the air in a particular environment to capture the genetic material (DNA) present in microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microscopic organisms.

Source:

https://www.economist.com/science-and-technology/2022/01/08/wildlife-can-now-be-detected-by-sniffing-dna-in-the-air

Subject) Science & Tech.

Q. Aerial metagenomics best refers to which one of the following situations?

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