Which of the Following Describes the Microbiome

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the microbiome?

• A) The flora remains consistent throughout a lifetime.
• B) It consists of normal flora such as E. Coli in the intestines.
• C) It mainly consists of pathogenic flora such as Clostridium difficile.
• D) Increase in diversity is associated with disease development.

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