12 Questions
What does the term 'microbiota' refer to?
The ecological community of microorganisms living in our body
What is the 'real' microbiome defined as?
The sum of the microbiota's genomes
Which method provides genus level information but is not very sensitive in detecting different strains of microorganisms?
Metagenomics
How does the composition of the microbiota change from infancy to adulthood?
Increased diversity from childhood to adulthood
What factor can influence the composition of the microbiota at birth?
Breastfeeding vs. formula feeding
What term refers to the sum of the microbiota's genomes?
Microbiome
What term describes the ecological community of commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microorganisms that share our body space?
Microbiota
Which method provides information at the genus level but is not sensitive in detecting different strains of microorganisms?
16S rRNA sequencing
What factor can influence the composition of the microbiota at birth?
Mode of delivery (vaginal vs. Caesarean)
What does the 'real' microbiome refer to?
Summation of the microbiota's genomes
Which type of sequencing is expensive but provides detailed information about the genetic content of the microbiota?
Whole genome shotgun sequencing
At which stage does the composition of the microbiota generally become stable and resilient?
Adulthood
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