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What is the study of the interrelationships between microbes and their environment?
What is the study of the interrelationships between microbes and their environment?
How many different species make up the indigenous microflora of humans?
How many different species make up the indigenous microflora of humans?
What term is used to refer to the collective microbes residing on and within a person's body?
What term is used to refer to the collective microbes residing on and within a person's body?
Which areas of the body are normally free of microorganisms?
Which areas of the body are normally free of microorganisms?
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What is the term used to describe two dissimilar organisms living together in a close association?
What is the term used to describe two dissimilar organisms living together in a close association?
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What term is used to describe the study of the interrelationships between microbes and the world around them?
What term is used to describe the study of the interrelationships between microbes and the world around them?
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Which of the following is true about the indigenous microflora of humans?
Which of the following is true about the indigenous microflora of humans?
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What term is used to refer to the collective microbes residing on and within a person's body?
What term is used to refer to the collective microbes residing on and within a person's body?
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Which areas of the body are normally free of microorganisms?
Which areas of the body are normally free of microorganisms?
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What is the term used to describe two dissimilar organisms living together in a close association?
What is the term used to describe two dissimilar organisms living together in a close association?
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Study Notes
Microbiology and Ecology
- The study of the interrelationships between microbes and their environment is called microbiology or microbial ecology.
Human Microbiome
- The indigenous microflora of humans is composed of approximately 39 trillion microbial cells, representing thousands of different species.
- The collective microbes residing on and within a person's body are referred to as the microbiome or microbiota.
Microbe-Free Zones
- The following areas of the body are normally free of microorganisms: the brain, spinal cord, and blood.
Symbiotic Relationships
- The term used to describe two dissimilar organisms living together in a close association is symbiosis.
- Examples of symbiotic relationships include mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
Microbial Ecology
- The study of the interrelationships between microbes and the world around them is called microbial ecology.
Human Microbiome Characteristics
- The indigenous microflora of humans plays a crucial role in human health and disease.
- The human microbiome is dynamic and can change in response to various factors, such as diet, environment, and lifestyle.
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Test your knowledge of microbial ecology and indigenous microflora with this quiz. Explore the interrelationships between microbes and their environment, as well as the beneficial relationships between humans and microbes.
