Recently, 100 new bacterial species were discovered. This finding would not be surprising were it not for the fact that these bacteria were found living near the run off water of a nuclear waste plant where the levels of radiation are so high that no living organism should survive.
1. Why do you think they are alive? Give an in depth rationale and cause(s)
2. What molecular tools would you use to determine if these bacteria are related to any other known bacteria species? You must explain 3 molecular tools that have been discussed in lecture that would help you determine if these are a new bacteria species or a species that is related to an existing one.