Gut Microbiota_king's

Bacteria exist as single celled organisms

• True

• False

Bacteria split to divide -therefore subsequent cells can be considered genetically identical (if there are no genetic mutations)

• True

• False

What is the name given to microorganisms that grow at refrigeration temperatures?

• Mesophiles

• Psychrophiles

• Thermophiles

Which group of microorganisms could be killed by oxygen?

• Facultative aerobes

• Microaerophiles

• Aerobes

• Obligate anaerobes

For a bacteria to be classed as a probiotic, it much have a positive effect on health

• True

• False

Which one is a food that stimulates positive bacteria in the large intestine

• Probiotic

• Fibre

• Prebiotic

• Protein

Short chain fatty acids are produced by bacteria as result of what type of fermentation?

• Saccharolytic

• Proteolytic