Compare the Gut Microbiome Composition of a Normal Healthy Adult

question 34

Multiple Choice

Compare the gut microbiome composition of a normal healthy adult to the composition of an obese individual. Which component(s) is/are noticeably increased in the obese patient? (Select all that apply)

• A) Firmicutes
• B) Bacteroidetes
• C) Actinobacteria
• D) Proteobacteria

Recognize the basic structure of carbohydrates and their function in living organisms, including the role of monosaccharides and polysaccharides.

Analyze the processes involved in the synthesis and degradation of biological macromolecules.

Distinguish between different types of fatty acids and their physical properties, such as melting points.

Appreciate the biochemical basis and consequences of genetic disorders affecting metabolism.

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