tema 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Microbiota
A
a community of microbes that inhabits a a
healthy body (humans) or location (earth, plants, animals..
(viruses, bacteria, fungi, and protozoa)
2
Q
Probiotics
A
live microorganisms which, when administered in
adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.
(WHO)
2
Q
Microbiome
A
collection of all the genes that are contained
in the microbiota
3
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Prebiotic
A
A prebiotic is an ingredient that allows specific changes, both in
the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microbiota and confers benefits upon host well-being and health (Roberfroid 2007)
