There are more microbial cells than human cells in your body, and the health of this microbiota clearly influences human well-being. How many microbes are there?

A. For every cell in your body, there are ten thousand microbial cells.
B. For every cell in your body, there are one thousand microbial cells.
C. For every cell in your body, there are one hundred microbial cells.
D. For every cell in your body, there are ten microbial cells.


Answer: D

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