Describe how you would detect the presence of a non-culturable prokaryote in an environmental sample. (20 marks) You are required to state the methods and then describe each method but bear in mind that this prokaryote is non-culturable.
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Explain that because the prokaryote is non-culturable, care must be taken to obtain undisturbed samples (for example, soil, water, or sediment) that preserve the natural state of the microbial community without introducing contaminants. Show more…
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