The Main Finding of the Human Microbiome Project Was That

question 20

Multiple Choice

The main finding of the Human Microbiome Project was that

• A) everyone has essentially the same types of microorganisms residing in their bodies.
• B) healthy adults should be free from viruses and bacteria.
• C) bacterial cells far outnumber human cells in healthy adults.
• D) bacteria cannot reproduce unless inside a host cell.

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Definitions:

Monopoly Firm

A business entity that is the sole provider of a particular product or service in the market, resulting in the lack of competition.

Pure Monopoly

A market structure where a single seller controls the entire market for a particular good or service with no close substitutes.

Close Substitutes

Products or services that can easily replace each other in the eyes of the consumer, having a high degree of interchangeability.

Socially Optimal Output

The level of production of goods and services that leads to the maximum possible economic efficiency and welfare in society, considering both benefits and costs.