‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations

2023

“Genetics,Biotechnology”, Science and Technology

‘Aerial metagenomics’ best refers to which one of the following situations?

(a)

Collecting DNA samples from air in a habitat at one go

(b)

Understanding the genetic makeup of avian species of a habitat

(c)

Using air-borne devices to colect blood samples from moving animals

(d)

Sending drones to inaccessible areas to collect plant and animal samples from land surfaces and water bodies

Answer:

(a)

Explanation

In 2022, The Economist magazine had written an article about it how DNA samples of the wild life can be collected from air using aerial megagenomics technique.