The Sum Total of All the Microbes in a Certain

Question

The sum total of all the microbes in a certain environment is termed the ______.
A) microbial niche
B) domain
C) bioﬁlm
D) phylogeny
E) microbiome

Accepted Answer

The term "microbiome" refers to the complete collection of microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, etc.) present in a specific environment, such as the human gut or soil.