Why does the microbiome contribute more genes to the hologenome than the host?

A. Protists may have a macronucleus and micronuclei.
B. There may be thousands of species of microbes, but only one host.
C. Microbes have larger genomes.
D. Only part of the host genome contributes to the hologenome.
E. Microbes have more numerous, smaller genes than multicellular organisms.


Answer: B

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