Bacteroides inhabit the intestinal tract of mammals and benefit the host by degrading which of the following?

A. Pectin
B. Cellulose
C. Complex carbohydrates
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: D

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Microbes are not likely to be found in which of the following locations on human skin?

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