Table T2. Rock samples incubated for enrichment cultures and prepared for DNA analysis and electron microscope studies and microspheres evaluated for contamination studies.

Core, section Depth (mbsf) Sample type Enrichment cultures
DNA analysis
SEM/TEM samples
Microspheres*
Anaerobic Aerobic High pressure Wash Fixed Air dried Exterior Interior
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3R-1 237.31 Rock 10 3

X X


Yes Yes
6R-1 251.89 Rock 8 4

X X
X
Yes Yes
9R-1 265.91 Rock 8 4 X
X X
X
Yes No

Notes: SEM = scanning electron microscope; TEM = transmission electron microscope; * = contamination test; X = samples prepared on board. This table is also available in ASCII format.