Aerial metagenomics’ UPSC PRELIMS 2023

‘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 collect samples from moving blood animals

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

ANS .A

Dr Clare’s team adapted an existing samplecollection method by pumping air