Explain the Disappearing Microbiota Hypothesis and How It Can Explain

question 48

Essay

Explain the disappearing microbiota hypothesis and how it can explain why individuals who attended day care as adolescents tend to suffer fewer allergies than individuals who did not.

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Definitions:

Pastoralism

A form of agriculture focused on the raising of livestock in pastoral, or grassy, regions.

Agriculture

The practice of cultivating the land, producing crops, and raising livestock for food, fiber, and other products.

Gini Index

A measure of the distribution of income across a population used to gauge economic inequality.

Household

A person or group of people living in the same residence and sharing living accommodations.