Which of the following techniques or tools is most suited to determining the minimal genome of a free-living bacterium?
A) Metagenomics
B) Haplotype mapping
C) Hierarchical sequencing
D) Bacterial artificial chromosomes
E) Selective inactivation of genes

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Selective inactivation of genes is the most suited technique to determine the minimal genome of a free-living bacterium. This technique involves deleting one gene at a time and observing the effects on the organism, helping to identify essential genes that are required for survival.

Which of the Following Techniques or Tools Is Most Suited