A complex collection of genes from a specific environmental sample is a ________.
A) microgenome
B) metagenome
C) linkage map
D) microarray

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A complex collection of genes from a specific environmental sample is referred to as a metagenome. A metagenome includes genes from a variety of microorganisms that coexist in the same environment and can give insight into the diversity and functional capabilities of that community.

A Complex Collection of Genes from a Specific Environmental Sample