A new species of plant is found in the rainforest. How can genotyping help scientists to determine what the plant is?(1 point)
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Can determine which diseases it is resistant to for further study
Can analyze the proteins that are essential for survival to help determine the plants function
Can compare similarities found in reference sequences to determine any potential relations
Can determine where the species originated from and which group migrated it to the rainforest
The correct answer is: "Can compare similarities found in reference sequences to determine any potential relations."
Genotyping involves analyzing an organism's genetic material, such as DNA, to determine its genetic makeup and compare it to known reference sequences. By comparing the genetic information of the newly discovered plant to existing reference sequences of known plant species, scientists can identify any potential relationships or similarities. This can help determine the identity of the new species and its classification within the plant kingdom.