Question

Describe how identifying the metagenome of different environments can lead to help solving some of the world's most complex challenges in agriculture, medicine, energy, and more.

Answer 1

In medicine, metagenomics is significant in maintaining human health by understanding the metagenomics of the gut microbiome. In agriculture, understanding the microbiome in the soil is significant in improving crop production. In the generation of biofuels, metagenomics is important in identifying microbial communities that can turn organic matter into fuels.