Sequencing all the DNA in the fluid that leaks from the bottom of a garbage can is an example of
A) stem cell science.
B) gene expression profiling.
C) metagenomics.
D) DNA profiling.
E) prenatal diagnosis.

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Metagenomics involves sequencing the DNA of an entire microbial community in a particular environment, which would include the diverse microorganisms found in the fluid that leaks from a garbage can. Stem cell science, gene expression profiling, DNA profiling, and prenatal diagnosis are not relevant to this scenario.

Sequencing All the DNA in the Fluid That Leaks from the Bottom