Some of the Bacteria in the Human Gut Do Not

question 26

Short Answer

Some of the bacteria in the human gut do not survive well outside of that environment, and produce vitamin K among other nutrients. This situation is an example of (commensalism/mutualism/parasitism).

Recognize the importance of diversity and inclusivity in group composition.

Identify the stages of group development and the dynamics of open and closed membership groups.

Comprehend the methods and challenges of recruiting members for a group.

Grasp the role of contracts in group settings and their variations based on group types.

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Definitions:

Bacterial Transformation

A process by which bacteria take up foreign DNA from their surroundings, leading to genetic change.

DNA

A molecule that carries the genetic instructions used in the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Anticodon

A sequence of three nucleotides in transfer RNA that is complementary to, and combines with, the three-nucleotide codon.

Codon

A triplet of mRNA nucleotides. The 64 possible codons collectively constitute a universal genetic code in which each codon specifies an amino acid in a polypeptide, or a signal to either start or terminate polypeptide synthesis.