Which Statement About the Relationship Between Bacteria and the Human

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the relationship between bacteria and the human body is most accurate?

• A)Although many tissues are kept bacteria-free, around 100 trillion bacteria live on or in us.
• B)About one-tenth of our body weights are due to bacteria
• C)Bacteria are found in the mouth, stomach, and intestines in about equal amounts.
• D)Most bacteria are transient; that is, they come for brief periods and then are gone.

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