Earth's Microbiome Study Notes

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Where are microorganisms found?

  • Only in humans
  • Across the Earth, including Bacteria, Archaea and Eukaryotes (correct)
  • Only in extreme environments
  • Only in soil and water

What is the estimated number of microbial species on Earth?

  • Ten million
  • One billion
  • One million (correct)
  • One hundred thousand

What do microorganisms obtain from their surroundings?

  • Energy and resources (correct)
  • Only resources
  • Only food
  • Only energy

What role do microorganisms play in natural environments?

<p>They drive chemical reactions and obtain energy and resources (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What proportion of microbial species on Earth are pathogenic?

<p>A small fraction of them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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