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:

Gain-Sharing

A compensation strategy designed to share the financial benefits with employees when the company achieves specific performance improvements.

Pay-for-Performance

A compensation strategy where employees' pay is directly tied to their performance, productivity, or achievement of specific targets.

Job Feedback

Information provided by employers or supervisors regarding an employee's work performance, intended to reinforce strengths or identify and correct weaknesses.

Task Identity

The degree to which a job requires completion of a whole and identifiable piece of work.