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What is the primary function of the human gastrointestinal tract?
What is the primary function of the human gastrointestinal tract?
- Production of hormones
- Digestion of food and absorption of nutrients (correct)
- Storage of waste products
- Detoxification of harmful substances
Which microbial population is most commonly found in the gastric fluid?
Which microbial population is most commonly found in the gastric fluid?
- Firmicutes (correct)
- Bacteroidetes
- Proteobacteria
- Actinobacteria
Which factor primarily influences the microbial populations in the GI tract?
Which factor primarily influences the microbial populations in the GI tract?
- Genetics of the host
- Age of the individual
- Environmental temperature
- Physical conditions and diet (correct)
What is the pH level of the stomach and duodenum, which prevents many organisms from colonizing?
What is the pH level of the stomach and duodenum, which prevents many organisms from colonizing?
Where is Helicobacter pylori predominantly found when present in the human body?
Where is Helicobacter pylori predominantly found when present in the human body?
Which of the following describes the role of the large intestine in relation to microbial activity?
Which of the following describes the role of the large intestine in relation to microbial activity?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to carry Helicobacter pylori?
What percentage of the world's population is estimated to carry Helicobacter pylori?
Which of the following microbial groups is primarily associated with the mucus layer of the stomach?
Which of the following microbial groups is primarily associated with the mucus layer of the stomach?
What is the approximate surface area of the human gastrointestinal tract?
What is the approximate surface area of the human gastrointestinal tract?
Which of the following best describes the metabolic function of intestinal microorganisms?
Which of the following best describes the metabolic function of intestinal microorganisms?
What is a microbiome primarily defined as?
What is a microbiome primarily defined as?
Which body site is NOT mentioned as part of the human microbiome?
Which body site is NOT mentioned as part of the human microbiome?
What is one potential future benefit of understanding the human microbiome?
What is one potential future benefit of understanding the human microbiome?
Which statement best describes the gastrointestinal microbiota in humans?
Which statement best describes the gastrointestinal microbiota in humans?
What is a primary method for identifying different microbiota in the human body?
What is a primary method for identifying different microbiota in the human body?
What is a common misconception about the human microbiome?
What is a common misconception about the human microbiome?
At what stage does gut colonization begin in humans?
At what stage does gut colonization begin in humans?
Which of the following questions is relevant to current studies on the human microbiome?
Which of the following questions is relevant to current studies on the human microbiome?
What is true about the relationship between the human host and microbiota?
What is true about the relationship between the human host and microbiota?
What is one characteristic of the normal human microbiota?
What is one characteristic of the normal human microbiota?
Which bacterial phylum is primarily associated with the production of vitamin B12 in the human gut?
Which bacterial phylum is primarily associated with the production of vitamin B12 in the human gut?
What is the significance of the stable gut microbiota in individuals?
What is the significance of the stable gut microbiota in individuals?
Which of the following bacteria is primarily responsible for the formation of dental plaque?
Which of the following bacteria is primarily responsible for the formation of dental plaque?
Which of the following enterotypes is enriched in Firmicutes?
Which of the following enterotypes is enriched in Firmicutes?
What role do fermenting bacteria play in dental health?
What role do fermenting bacteria play in dental health?
Which of the following microbial groups is noted for colonizing below the gum line?
Which of the following microbial groups is noted for colonizing below the gum line?
What role does saliva play in the oral cavity's microbial environment?
What role does saliva play in the oral cavity's microbial environment?
What essential role does intrinsic factor play in the context of vitamin B12?
What essential role does intrinsic factor play in the context of vitamin B12?
Which condition is believed to be related to periodontal disease?
Which condition is believed to be related to periodontal disease?
Which major group of bacteria predominantly makes up the human gut microbiota?
Which major group of bacteria predominantly makes up the human gut microbiota?
In healthy adults, which part of the respiratory tract is devoid of normal microbiota?
In healthy adults, which part of the respiratory tract is devoid of normal microbiota?
How do microbial metabolites from the gut impact host physiology?
How do microbial metabolites from the gut impact host physiology?
What is the primary mechanism by which microbes are cleared from the upper respiratory tract?
What is the primary mechanism by which microbes are cleared from the upper respiratory tract?
Which genus of bacteria is the most abundant in the oral cavity?
Which genus of bacteria is the most abundant in the oral cavity?
Which enterotype is characterized by a higher abundance of Prevotella?
Which enterotype is characterized by a higher abundance of Prevotella?
What unique property do the three identified gut enterotypes possess?
What unique property do the three identified gut enterotypes possess?
Which of the following can contribute to a breakdown in the mutualism of healthy microbial flora?
Which of the following can contribute to a breakdown in the mutualism of healthy microbial flora?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aerobe microbes in the oral cavity?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of aerobe microbes in the oral cavity?
What is one of the primary consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is one of the primary consequences of vitamin B12 deficiency?
What is the main composition of dental plaque?
What is the main composition of dental plaque?
Which statement about the differences between mice and humans in microbial studies is correct?
Which statement about the differences between mice and humans in microbial studies is correct?
What is a significant factor that influences the nature of an infant's gut microbiome at birth?
What is a significant factor that influences the nature of an infant's gut microbiome at birth?
Which statement best describes the role of early colonizing microbes for an infant?
Which statement best describes the role of early colonizing microbes for an infant?
What aspect of aging affects the microbial diversity in the gut?
What aspect of aging affects the microbial diversity in the gut?
How does the feeding method affect the gut microbiome of infants?
How does the feeding method affect the gut microbiome of infants?
What does the Integrative Human Microbiome Project (iHMP) primarily focus on?
What does the Integrative Human Microbiome Project (iHMP) primarily focus on?
Which statement highlights a limitation of using mouse models in microbiome research?
Which statement highlights a limitation of using mouse models in microbiome research?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in mouse models used for microbiome research?
What is the role of antibiotic therapy in mouse models used for microbiome research?
What key feature of the gut microbiome undergoes significant changes during early life?
What key feature of the gut microbiome undergoes significant changes during early life?
Which microbial organism is primarily responsible for maintaining an acidic environment in the female vagina?
Which microbial organism is primarily responsible for maintaining an acidic environment in the female vagina?
What is the predominant reason for the higher prevalence of urinary tract infections in women compared to men?
What is the predominant reason for the higher prevalence of urinary tract infections in women compared to men?
Which factor does NOT influence the composition of skin microbiota?
Which factor does NOT influence the composition of skin microbiota?
Which of the following is a common cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections?
Which of the following is a common cause of hospital-acquired urinary tract infections?
In the context of skin microbiota, which microenvironment is characterized by a higher moisture content?
In the context of skin microbiota, which microenvironment is characterized by a higher moisture content?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Human Microbiome Project?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the Human Microbiome Project?
What is a significant environmental factor influencing the composition of skin microbiota?
What is a significant environmental factor influencing the composition of skin microbiota?
Which organisms can cause urinary tract infections in immunocompromised patients?
Which organisms can cause urinary tract infections in immunocompromised patients?
What is the primary method used by Lactobacillus acidophilus to produce lactic acid?
What is the primary method used by Lactobacillus acidophilus to produce lactic acid?
What is the total approximate number of microorganisms residing on the skin of an average adult?
What is the total approximate number of microorganisms residing on the skin of an average adult?
What is the primary purpose of SER-109 in the context of microbiome therapeutics?
What is the primary purpose of SER-109 in the context of microbiome therapeutics?
Which of the following statements about the safety profile of SER-109 is accurate?
Which of the following statements about the safety profile of SER-109 is accurate?
What is the significance of the FDA granting Breakthrough Therapy designation to SER-109?
What is the significance of the FDA granting Breakthrough Therapy designation to SER-109?
How are the bacterial spores in SER-109 prepared for therapeutic use?
How are the bacterial spores in SER-109 prepared for therapeutic use?
In the method of stool collection for fecal transplants, what process is used on the collected stool?
In the method of stool collection for fecal transplants, what process is used on the collected stool?
What is a consequence of early oral antibiotic use in infants?
What is a consequence of early oral antibiotic use in infants?
Which bacterial group is more prevalent in genetically obese mice compared to their normal counterparts?
Which bacterial group is more prevalent in genetically obese mice compared to their normal counterparts?
What is a shared characteristic of Clostridium difficile related to antibiotic use?
What is a shared characteristic of Clostridium difficile related to antibiotic use?
Which component is a major product of intestinal microbiota fermentation of dietary fibers?
Which component is a major product of intestinal microbiota fermentation of dietary fibers?
What factors could complicate the transferability of gut microbiota?
What factors could complicate the transferability of gut microbiota?
Which of the following statements about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is accurate?
Which of the following statements about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is accurate?
What is the primary reason that fecal transplants are used therapeutically?
What is the primary reason that fecal transplants are used therapeutically?
What impact does toxin B from Clostridium difficile have on the intestinal wall?
What impact does toxin B from Clostridium difficile have on the intestinal wall?
Which characteristic allows Clostridium difficile to resist decontamination efforts in hospital environments?
Which characteristic allows Clostridium difficile to resist decontamination efforts in hospital environments?
What is the relationship between antibiotic use and Clostridium difficile infections?
What is the relationship between antibiotic use and Clostridium difficile infections?
What is one of the exclusion criteria for donors in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)?
What is one of the exclusion criteria for donors in fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)?
Which type of colitis is characterized by severe inflammation and can result from Clostridium difficile infection?
Which type of colitis is characterized by severe inflammation and can result from Clostridium difficile infection?
What is a potential avenue of research regarding the application of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)?
What is a potential avenue of research regarding the application of fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)?
What kind of toxins does Clostridium difficile produce and what are their primary functions?
What kind of toxins does Clostridium difficile produce and what are their primary functions?
What is a common gastrointestinal disease associated with antibiotic use?
What is a common gastrointestinal disease associated with antibiotic use?
What primary mechanism does Clostridium difficile's spore formation utilize to enhance its survival?
What primary mechanism does Clostridium difficile's spore formation utilize to enhance its survival?
In the context of C. difficile infections, what is a consequence of neutrophil cytokine release in the intestinal environment?
In the context of C. difficile infections, what is a consequence of neutrophil cytokine release in the intestinal environment?
Flashcards
Human Microbiome
Human Microbiome
A collection of microbes in a particular human environment.
Microbiota
Microbiota
All microbes in a specific microhabitat.
Gut Microbiota
Gut Microbiota
Microbes living in the human gut.
Microbiome Complexity
Microbiome Complexity
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Human Microbiome Scale
Human Microbiome Scale
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Microbiome Study Importance
Microbiome Study Importance
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Microbial Sequencing
Microbial Sequencing
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Core Human Microbiome
Core Human Microbiome
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Microbiome and Host Genotype
Microbiome and Host Genotype
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Microbiome and Health
Microbiome and Health
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GI Tract Surface Area
GI Tract Surface Area
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GI Tract Functions
GI Tract Functions
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Microbial Cells in GI Tract
Microbial Cells in GI Tract
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Stomach Acidity
Stomach Acidity
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Common GI Bacteria
Common GI Bacteria
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Helicobacter pylori
Helicobacter pylori
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Intestinal Microbiome Metabolic Reactions
Intestinal Microbiome Metabolic Reactions
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Colon as Fermentation Vessel
Colon as Fermentation Vessel
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Microbiome Location in Colon
Microbiome Location in Colon
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Stomach/Duodenum pH
Stomach/Duodenum pH
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Gut Microbiota Phyla
Gut Microbiota Phyla
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Enterotypes
Enterotypes
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Vitamin B12 Production
Vitamin B12 Production
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Oral Cavity Microbes
Oral Cavity Microbes
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Saliva and Antimicrobial Enzymes
Saliva and Antimicrobial Enzymes
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Tooth Structure
Tooth Structure
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Firmicutes Dominance
Firmicutes Dominance
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Bacteroidetes Dominance
Bacteroidetes Dominance
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Gut Microbiota Stability
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Gut Microbiota and Metabolism
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Dominant Oral Bacteria
Dominant Oral Bacteria
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Tooth Surface Colonizers
Tooth Surface Colonizers
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Below the Gum Line
Below the Gum Line
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Dental Plaque
Dental Plaque
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Dental Plaque Formation
Dental Plaque Formation
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Dental Plaque's Impact
Dental Plaque's Impact
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Dental Caries Cause
Dental Caries Cause
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Upper Respiratory Tract
Upper Respiratory Tract
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Lower Respiratory Tract
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Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
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Why women get UTI's more
Why women get UTI's more
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Hospital-Acquired UTIs
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Lactobacillus in the Vagina
Lactobacillus in the Vagina
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Skin Microenvironment
Skin Microenvironment
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Factors Influencing Skin Microbiota
Factors Influencing Skin Microbiota
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The Human Microbiome Project (HMP)
The Human Microbiome Project (HMP)
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HMP Phase 1
HMP Phase 1
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Microbial Communities
Microbial Communities
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Human Microbiome Functions
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iHMP
iHMP
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Mouse Model Advantages
Mouse Model Advantages
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Mouse vs Human Gut Differences
Mouse vs Human Gut Differences
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Early Colonization
Early Colonization
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Factors Influencing Microbiome
Factors Influencing Microbiome
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Early Microbiome Importance
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Aging and Microbiome
Aging and Microbiome
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Microbiome Stability in Adults
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Fecal Transplants
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Antibiotic Therapy
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IBD and Gut Microbiome
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IBD Transmission?
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IBD and Microbiome Diversity
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Gut Microbes and Obesity
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Obese Mice and Microbiome
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Gut Microbiota Transfer
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Antibiotics and Gut Microbiome
Antibiotics and Gut Microbiome
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What is a fecal transplant?
What is a fecal transplant?
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What is SER-109?
What is SER-109?
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How does antibiotic use affect the microbiome?
How does antibiotic use affect the microbiome?
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What is the connection between IBD and the microbiome?
What is the connection between IBD and the microbiome?
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Why is the early microbiome important?
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C. difficile
C. difficile
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Antibiotic-Associated Colitis
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C. difficile Toxins
C. difficile Toxins
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Spore Formation
Spore Formation
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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT)
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FMT Donor Screening
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Pseudomembranous Colitis
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C. difficile Resistance
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Recurrent C. difficile Infection
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C. difficile Treatment
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Study Notes
Microbial Symbioses with Humans
- All sites on a human containing microorganisms are part of a microbiome.
- A microbiome is a functional collection of varying microbes in a specific environment, for example the human microbiome.
- Microbiota describes all microbes in a specific habitat, such as skin microbiota.
- Microhabitats support different microbes, so, for example, the skin has different microbes than the mouth.
Structure and Function of the Healthy Adult Human Microbiome
- There are approximately 1013 microbes in the human microbiome (Figure 24.1). They live in complex communities.
- Topics covered include an overview of the human microbiome, gastrointestinal microbiota, oral cavity and airways, urogenital tracts and their microbes, and the skin and its microbes (24.1, 24.2, 24.3, 24.4, 24.5).
Benefit and complexity of Human Microbiome
- Future benefits of knowing the human microbiome include the development of biomarkers to predict disease predisposition, design of targeted therapies, and personalized drug therapies and probiotics.
- Complex interactions exist between the host and its microbiota.
Experimental Protocols and Body Target Sites
- Most bacteria cannot be cultured, but advanced sequencing techniques identify different microbiota at various body sites (Figure 24.2).
- Studies are done to understand the nature of normal microbiota (Table 24.1).
Overview of Major Microbial Populations
- Figure 24.2 displays a breakdown of major microbial populations in different body sites (e.g., skin, saliva, urogenital tract, gastrointestinal tract).
Basic questions about the human microbiome
- Do individuals share a core human microbiome?
- Is there a correlation between the composition of microbiota colonizing a body site and host genotype?
- Do differences in the human microbiome correlate with differences in human health?
- Are differences in the relative abundance of specific bacterial populations important to either health or disease?
Gastrointestinal Microbiota
- Humans are monogastric and omnivorous.
- Gut microbes impact early development, health, and disease predisposition.
- Gut colonization begins at birth.
- The human GI tract consists of the stomach, small intestine, and large intestine (Figure 24.3), totaling 400 m² of surface area.
- The GI tract is responsible for digesting food, absorbing nutrients, and containing 1013 to 1014 microbial cells.
- Indigenous microbial flora produces nutrients.
The Stomach and Small Intestine
- Microbial populations in different GI tract areas are influenced by diet and local conditions.
- Stomach and duodenum (~pH 2) prevent many organisms from colonizing, but a rich microbiome exists in a healthy stomach.
- Firmicutes, Bacteroidetes, and Actinobacteria commonly exist in the gastric fluid, while Firmicutes and Proteobacteria are more common in the stomach's mucus layer.
- Helicobacter pylori, discovered in the 1980s, is found in approximately 50% of the global population, residing in the gastric mucosa.
The Large Intestine
- The colon acts as an in vivo fermentation system using ingested food nutrients.
- Most organisms are restricted to the colon's lumen; others reside in mucosal layers (Figure 24.6).
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Explore the diversity and function of the human microbiome. This quiz covers microbial symbioses, the structure and function of the healthy adult microbiome, and its implications for health and disease. Understand the significance of various microbiota found in different human microhabitats.
