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What was the microbiome defined as by Whipps et al. in 1988?
What was the microbiome defined as by Whipps et al. in 1988?
- A group of bacteria and fungi living together in any given habitat
- A term referring to the microorganisms involved and their activities
- A diverse collection of microorganisms with distinct physio-chemical properties
- A community of microorganisms living together in a well-defined habitat (correct)
How did the international panel of experts propose to define the microbiome in 2020?
How did the international panel of experts propose to define the microbiome in 2020?
- Based on the original definition by Whipps et al., supplemented with two explanatory paragraphs (correct)
- By including only bacteria and archaea in the definition
- By focusing on the dynamic character of the microbiome
- By separating the term microbiota from the term microbiome
Which members are generally considered to be part of the microbiome according to most microbiome researchers?
Which members are generally considered to be part of the microbiome according to most microbiome researchers?
- Archaea, algae, fungi, and phages
- Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and plasmids
- Bacteria, viruses, plasmids, and mobile genetic elements
- Bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, and small protists (correct)
What distinguishes the term microbiota from the term microbiome?
What distinguishes the term microbiota from the term microbiome?
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What was proposed to be more controversial in terms of integration into the microbiome?
What was proposed to be more controversial in terms of integration into the microbiome?
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