TABLE 3.
16S rDNA partial sequencing of genetically distinct strains (PFGE patterns A to J)
| PFGE pattern | 16S rDNA partial sequencing
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|---|---|---|
| % Homologya | Strain | |
| A | 99 | B. bifidum |
| B | 97 | B. breve |
| C | 99-100 | B. longum |
| D | 97 | B. longum |
| E | 99 | B. longum |
| F | 97 | B. breve |
| G | 100 | B. longum |
| H | 98 | B. longum |
| I | 100 | B. longum |
| J | 97 | B. adolescentis |
That is, the percent homology with Bifidobacterium species.