For example , the most highly conserved genes such as the 16S RNA and other ribosomal sequences are useful for reconstructing deep phylogenetic relationships and identifying bacterial phyla in metagenomics studies .
The choice of sequences may vary depending on the taxonomic scope of the study .
The most highly conserved genes such as the 16S RNA and other ribosomal sequences are useful for reconstructing deep phylogenetic relationships and identifying bacterial phyla in metagenomics studies .
The choice of sequences may vary depending on the taxonomic scope of the study .