Which of the Following Statements Concerning Archaea in the Microbiome

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning archaea in the microbiome is correct?

• A) Archaea evolved under extreme conditions and are not commensal with humans.
• B) Methanogens are associated with anaerobic regions of the gut and the gingival pockets.
• C) The human body is a hostile environment for archaea.
• D) Archaeal infections are treated with translation inhibitors, as their ribosomes are the same as bacterial ribosomes.

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