Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect Regarding the Microbiome

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the microbiome of the gastrointestinal tract?

• A)The gut microbiome,while playing an important role in gastrointestinal function,does not influence other systems in the body.
• B)Many organisms of the microbiome are commensals but others are mutualistic; they synthesize important molecules,such as vitamins,that humans cannot make themselves.
• C)The GI microbiome plays a role in "teaching" the immune system how to recognize and react to foreign cells.
• D)The gut microbiome plays a protective role by preventing the growth of pathogens through microbial antagonism.

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