The Gastrointestinal Microbiota Has Been Implicated in the Development of

question 11

Multiple Choice

The gastrointestinal microbiota has been implicated in the development of

• A)non-infectious diseases like obesity.
• B)appropriate immune responses to microbial antigens.
• C)dental plaque.
• D)All of the responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Two-sided

Pertaining to hypothesis testing, where the alternative hypothesis is not directional and considers both possibilities of the effect being greater than or less than the null hypothesis.

Null Hypothesis

A statement in hypothesis testing that presumes no significant difference or effect, serving as the default until evidence suggests otherwise.

Population Parameter

A value that accurately represents a particular characteristic of an entire population.

Alternative Hypothesis

A statistical hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, indicating the presence of an effect, difference, or relationship.