Considering the Human Body as an Ecosystem, Which of the Following

question 63

Multiple Choice

Considering the human body as an ecosystem, which of the following statements is incorrect?

• A) Energy for the human microbiome derives exclusively from the food we eat.
• B) The microbiota in the human gut is comprised of heterotrophs.
• C) The human ecosystem lacks an autotrophic niche.
• D) Microbes act as producers, consumers, and decomposers within the human ecosystem.

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Definitions:

Monthly Unit Sales

The total number of units of a product sold by a company in a given month, often used to track sales trends and forecast demand.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or output, such as raw materials and direct labor expenses.

Fixed Costs

Costs that remain constant regardless of the amount of production or sales, including rent, salaries, and insurance fees.

Breakeven

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, resulting in no net loss or gain, and everything earned beyond this point is considered profit.