15 Questions
What is the term for a relationship in which both members benefit from their interaction?
Mutualism
Which term refers to any parasite that causes disease?
Pathogen
What is the term for environments that are free of any microbes?
Axenic environment
Where are the resident microbiota found in the human body?
On the skin and mucous membranes of the digestive tract, upper respiratory tract, distal portion of the urethra, and vagina
How long do transient microbiota remain in the body before disappearing?
A few days
What is the term for a relationship in which one member benefits without significantly affecting the other?
Commensalism
Which term refers to environments that are free of any microbes?
Axenic environment
What is the term for any parasite that causes disease?
Pathogen
Where are the resident microbiota found in the human body?
Skin, digestive tract, upper respiratory tract, distal portion of the urethra, and vagina
What is the term for a parasite that derives benefit from its host while harming it?
Pathogen
Resident microbiota remain a part of the normal microbiota of a person throughout ______
life
The 10 trillion or so cells in your body provide homes for more than 100 trillion bacteria and fungi and even more ______
viruses
Pathogen : any parasite that causes disease is called a ______
pathogen
Transient microbiota remain in the body for only a few hours, days, or ______ before disappearing
months
Parasites that allow their hosts to survive are more likely to ______
spread
Test your knowledge about symbiotic relationships and microorganisms with this quiz. Learn about how microorganisms interact with humans and the different types of symbiosis including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
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