The Total Genetic Complement of All Cells Within a Microbial

Question

The total genetic complement of all cells within a microbial community is called a(n)
A) chromosomal island.
B) interactome.
C) metagenome.
D) metabolome.

Accepted Answer

The term "metagenome" refers to the collective genomic material present in a microbial community. This includes the total genetic complement of all cells within the community, and can be used to identify the diversity and metabolic potential of the various microorganisms present. The other options, chromosomal island, interactome, and metabolome, do not refer to the collective genetic material of a microbial community.