Which of the Following Statements About the Human Intestinal Microbiome

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the human intestinal microbiome is correct?

• A) The diversity of bacteria present can affect human health.
• B) Diet does not seem to affect the diversity of gut bacteria.
• C) Intestinal microbiomes are made up of only a few species of bacteria.
• D) The makeup of a person's intestinal microbiome is always the same from birth to death.

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