If you were going to identify microorganisms within a specimen containing large numbers of organisms (seawater, normal microbiota, etc.), you would have to ______.

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Amplifying gene sequences within the sample is a common method for identifying different organisms in a complex mixture, such as seawater or normal microbiota. This approach, often involving PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), allows for the specific identification of microorganisms based on their genetic material.

If You Were Going to Identify Microorganisms Within a Specimen