Microbiome Flashcards
1
Q
Microbiome
A
Basically all the cells in your body that arent yours
live mostly in the mouth and gut, and on the skin
2
Q
what is the ribosomal 16s subunit ?
A
it is a subunit that is shared within all bacteria and archae
we use the 16s subunit to sequence since it has conserved regions that flank hypervariable regions
3
Q
relationship between humans and their microbiome
A
commensal - one benefits without affecting the other
mutualistic - both benefit
4
Q
dysbiosis
A
the imbalance of bacterial populations in the body
