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question 20

Multiple Choice

Use the following to answer questions :
Lean individuals and obese individuals have been shown to differ in terms of the species compositions of their gut flora.
-Which observation would best support the conclusion that particular gut flora compositions alter fat metabolism?

• A) As obese individuals lose weight,their gut flora changes.
• B) As obese individuals lose weight,their gut flora does not change.
• C) Obese individuals who are given gut flora from lean individuals lose weight.
• D) Obese individuals who are given gut flora from lean individuals do not lose weight.
• E) The gut flora from obese individuals has reduced species diversity,compared to those of lean individuals.

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Definitions:

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The minimum wage permitted by law that employers can pay their employees, whether it's calculated by the hour, day, or month.

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