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Historically, microbial identification relied on phenotypic methods such as culture-based techniques and biochemical assays. While these methods remain foundational, they are often time-consuming and limited to culturable organisms. In contrast, modern molecular approaches leverage nucleic acid-based technologies to overcome these limitations, enabling the identification of a broader range of microorganisms, including those that are difficult or impossible to culture.