Gut Microbiota Flashcards
1
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Microbiota
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A community of microorganisms
2
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Microbiome
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All the genes present in a community of microorganisms
3
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Metagenomics
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The study of microbiomes
4
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Contributions of commensal bacteria
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- Vitamin synthesis, 2. digestion of dietary fiber, providing short chain fatty acids for hosts, 3. regulation of immune/inflamatory responses, 4. preventing colonization of pathogenic bacteria
5
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Probiotics
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live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host
6
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Prebiotics
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Non-digestable food ingredients that stimulate the growth and/or activity of bacteria in the digestive system in ways beneficial to health.