Medical - Human Microbe Flashcards
1
Q
Mutualism
A
Both Species Benefit
2
Q
Commensalism
A
Species inhabiting benefits, Host unaffected
3
Q
Parasitism
A
Species inhabiting benefits to the detrimental effects of the host
4
Q
Average Human Cells
A
~10 trillion cells
5
Q
How many genes does the cells have
A
24,000 genes
6
Q
Microorganisms living on us
A
Microbiota
7
Q
Microorganisms living within us
A
Microbiome
8
Q
Factors which affect the commensal microbiome
A
- Age
- Diet
- Personal Hygiene
- State of Health
- Antibiotics
9
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