Which of the Following Is Not True of the Preliminary

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of the preliminary findings by the HMP thus far?

• A) The number of bacterial genes outnumber human genes by millions in the holobiont
• B) There are many more sterile sites in the human than were previously assumed
• C) Microbial antagonism prevents potential pathogens in the resident biota from causing disease
• D) Viruses have played an important role in guiding the evolution of both humans and their resident flora

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