The Sum Total of All the Microbes in a Certain

question 29

Multiple Choice

The sum total of all the microbes in a certain environment is termed the ______.

• A) microbial niche
• B) domain
• C) biofilm
• D) phylogeny
• E) microbiome

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Definitions:

Rail System

A network of tracks, stations, and supporting infrastructure for trains, providing transportation for passengers and freight.

Pollution Control Technology

Systems, devices, or practices designed to reduce, eliminate, or manage pollutants emanating from human activity to protect the environment.

Chemical Waste

Hazardous substances produced as byproducts of manufacturing processes, laboratory experiments, or other industrial activities, requiring careful disposal to prevent environmental damage.

Oil Pollution Act

A law enacted in the United States aimed at preventing and responding to catastrophic oil spills, including the establishment of liabilities and penalties.