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The DNA sequences of rRNA genes can be used to

a.

assess relatedness of eukaryotes but not prokaryotes

b.

obtain a tentative identification of a new microorganism

c.

predict the pulsed field gel pattern of a microorganism

d.

predict whether a bacteria will be gram-positive or gram-negative

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Answer: (b).obtain a tentative identification of a new microorganism

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