Microbiomes Chapter 1

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What is a microbiome?

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A microbiome is a community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, that live in a specific environment, such as the human body.

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True or False: There are trillions of microorganisms on and inside of the human body.

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True

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True or False: All cells are the same size.

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False

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What must we use in order to see our cheek cells?

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A microscope.

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True or False: Different microorganisms can be different sizes.

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True

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True or False: Some organisms are made of just one cell.

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True

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What is the function of bacteria in the human microbiome?

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Bacteria help with digestion, produce vitamins, and protect against harmful pathogens.

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What is a unicellular organism?

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A unicellular organism is an organism that consists of a single cell.

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What is a multicellular organism?

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A multicellular organism is made up of multiple cells that work together.

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Give an example of a unicellular organism.

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Bacteria are an example of unicellular organisms.