Traditional Microbial Genomics and Cultivation Methods Have Given Scientists Access

Multiple Choice

Traditional microbial genomics and cultivation methods have given scientists access to approximately 1% of microbial genetic diversity. This is because most microbes cannot be grown up, or cultured, on petri dishes. Which scientific field would allow scientists to have a much greater access to an environment's genetic resources?

A) agriculture
B) forestry
C) bioremediation
D) metagenomics