Microorganisms in the Human Colon Are More Often Being Described

question 2

Multiple Choice

Microorganisms in the human colon are more often being described as mutualistic with human hosts rather than commensalistic.Why has this change in the definition of a symbiotic relationship occurred?

• A)As we learn more about the ecology of the human microbiome,we recognize our dependence on these organisms for immunity,vitamin production,and other essential processes.
• B)As we learn more about the ecology of the human microbiome,we have learned that these organisms are dependent on the nutrients that we provide for their survival.
• C)As we learn more about the makeup of the human digestive tract,we realize that some microorganisms are potentially pathogenic while others are not.
• D)All of the choices are correct.

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