19. What are some benefits of our microbiome? a. It can supply essential nutrien

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19. What are some benefits of our microbiome?

a. It can supply essential nutrients.

b. It can aid in preventing the colonization of pathogens.

c. It can ensure proper functioning of the host immune systems

d. It can aid in food digestion.

e. All of the above

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20. Protein toxins that may interfere with host cell function or damage host cell membranes and are usually secreted by living bacteria are called

a. adhesion factors.

b. antibodies.

c. exotoxins

d. endotoxins.

19. What are some benefits of our microbiome?

microbiomes interact with the organism it is in association and also they respond to environment.

a. It can supply essential nutrients................TRUE

c. It can ensure proper functioning of the host immune systems..........TRUE

d. It can aid in food digestion................TRUE

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20. Protein toxins that may interfere with host cell function or damage host cell membranes and are usually secreted by living bacteria are called

The correct option is ...............c. exotoxins

Exotoxins and endotoxins are secreted by bacteria. Endotoxins are lipopolysaccharides and exotoxins are polypeptides.

a. adhesion factors.............helps in binding the cells

b. antibodies.............. are produced against to invading bacteria or virus or any pathogen.

c. exotoxins..............TRUE ( is a protein toxin)

d. endotoxins.................. is a lipid

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