Which Statement Concerning the Microbiome on the Human Body Is

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning the microbiome on the human body is false?

• A) Most bacterial species are human pathogens.
• B) Ten percent of cells in the human body are human cells; the rest are microbes (mostly bacteria).
• C) An increased frequency of autoimmune diseases has been linked to the changing diversity and composition of our microbiomes.
• D) Microbial communities affect the expression of our genes.
• E) Human infants largely acquire their original microbiomes at (and shortly after) birth, and these early microbiomes are critical for lifelong health.

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Definitions:

Modified

Changed or altered from its original form or function, often through natural processes, human intervention, or technological means.

Trichomes

Small hair-like outgrowths from the epidermis of plants, serving various functions such as reducing water loss and providing protection against predators.

Specialized Stems

Stems that perform functions other than support and conduction, including storage, reproduction, and photosynthesis, such as rhizomes, tubers, and cacti.

Tendrils

Thin, spirally coiling structures that extend from the stems or leaves of climbing plants and serve as means for grasping and support.