Exam 11: The Human Microbiome

The Human Microbiome Project's first goal is to characterize the typical microbiome found in and on the human body.

Antigen-presenting cells are trained by

Biofilms act as individual organisms.

Bacteria can only communicate with the same species.

The ratio of Firmicutes and Brevibacteium can be correlated with weight.

The image shown here illustrates the microbial makeup of an individual who is _________________.

An example of a function the human microbiome is

Resident skin microbiota produce toxic metabolites that make us sick.

Competitive exclusion of pathogens is performed by

Different bacterial strains yield the subtle yet important differences in the maintenance constant conditions or ______________ in human health.

Altering the environment of the gut through diet, stress, or increased antibiotic use, can lead to a life threatening infection of the colon and an increase in

Scientists are not concerned with the ethical or legal aspects of the Human Microbiome Project.