The following table from the Venter et al.paper presents the numbers of different types of genes discovered in this study.

-Refer to the paragraph on the Venter et al.paper and Table 20.1 If practical applications arise from this or similar metagenomic studies,what might these be?
A)New genes with useful properties may be identified and ultimately put to use.
B)New microbial species could be isolated from seawater.
C)An increased knowledge of the diversity of marine ecosystems could lead to increased appreciation of diversity in all ecosystems.
D)Species discovered in the Sargasso Sea may also be found to inhabit less-remote waters.

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The following table from the Venter et al.paper presents the numbers of different types of genes discovered in this study.
 
-Refer to the paragraph on the Venter et al.paper and Table 20.1 If practical applications arise from this or similar metagenomic studies,what might these be?
A)New genes with useful properties may be identified and ultimately put to use. 
B)New microbial species could be isolated from seawater. 
C)An increased knowledge of the diversity of marine ecosystems could lead to increased appreciation of diversity in all ecosystems. 
D)Species discovered in the Sargasso Sea may also be found to inhabit less-remote waters.

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This study of metagenomics in the Sargasso Sea could lead to the identification of new genes with useful properties that could be put to practical use in various industries, such as biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. This could ultimately lead to the development of new products and technologies.

The Following Table from the Venter Et Al