You isolate a previously undescribed protist species from the soil outside your residence.Which of the following technique(s)would provide useful data for describing,classifying,and naming this new species?
A)PCR
B)light microscopy
C)gene sequence comparison
D)electron microscopy
E)all of the above

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All of the above techniques would provide useful data for describing, classifying, and naming a new species because they all provide different types of information. PCR would allow for amplification and sequencing of specific genes to compare to known sequences. Light microscopy would allow for visualization of the physical characteristics of the protist, such as shape and motility. Gene sequence comparison would provide more detailed information about the genetic makeup of the protist. Electron microscopy would allow for visualization of ultrastructural characteristics of the protist, such as organelles and cell wall composition. Using all of these techniques together would provide a more complete understanding of the new protist species.

You Isolate a Previously Undescribed Protist Species from the Soil