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What is the estimated ratio of microbial cells to human cells on the planet?
What is the estimated ratio of microbial cells to human cells on the planet?
- More genes associated with the human microbiome than the number of human genes (100 to 1)
- 1000 species in the oral cavity, 1000 species in the intestinal tract
- 9 microbial cells for each human cell (correct)
- Most common locations for microbes in the human is nasal, oral cavity, GI tract, Urogenital tract, and the skin (armpit and forearm)
Where are most common locations for microbes in the human body found?
Where are most common locations for microbes in the human body found?
- More genes associated with the human microbiome than the number of human genes (100 to 1)
- Nasal, oral cavity, GI tract, Urogenital tract, and the skin (armpit and forearm) (correct)
- 9 microbial cells for each human cell
- 1000 species in the oral cavity, 1000 species in the intestinal tract
Which of the following statements describes the relationship between microbial cells and human cells?
Which of the following statements describes the relationship between microbial cells and human cells?
- Entire industries are built on microbial activities, but most only appreciate them as agents of disease
- 9 microbial cells for each human cell (correct)
- 1000 species in the oral cavity, 1000 species in the intestinal tract
- More genes associated with the human microbiome than the number of human genes (100 to 1)
What is the significance of the number of genes associated with the human microbiome compared to the number of human genes?
What is the significance of the number of genes associated with the human microbiome compared to the number of human genes?
What is the composition of the bacterial flagella?
What is the composition of the bacterial flagella?
How do antibacterials like streptomycin and tetracycline inhibit protein synthesis?
How do antibacterials like streptomycin and tetracycline inhibit protein synthesis?
In terms of location, what does 'peritrichous' mean in relation to flagella?
In terms of location, what does 'peritrichous' mean in relation to flagella?
What is the function of the basal body of flagella in bacteria?
What is the function of the basal body of flagella in bacteria?
What is virulence?
What is virulence?
Which virulence factor is essential for the colonization of the host and increases the ability to adhere to the surface of human cells?
Which virulence factor is essential for the colonization of the host and increases the ability to adhere to the surface of human cells?
What is the function of capsules as a virulence factor?
What is the function of capsules as a virulence factor?
What type of toxin is released by Gram-negative cells when they die?
What type of toxin is released by Gram-negative cells when they die?
Which type of microorganism has no means of independent life-support and is usually just protein and one type of nucleic acid?
Which type of microorganism has no means of independent life-support and is usually just protein and one type of nucleic acid?
What is the main difference between yeast and molds?
What is the main difference between yeast and molds?
What is the main component of the cell wall in bacteria?
What is the main component of the cell wall in bacteria?
Which microorganism has a huge difference in size compared to animal cells, with a typical size of 0.5 to 5 um?
Which microorganism has a huge difference in size compared to animal cells, with a typical size of 0.5 to 5 um?
