Which Statement About the Relationship Between Microbes and Humans Is

Question

Which statement about the relationship between microbes and humans is FALSE?
A) Most microbes are pathogenic.
B) Infectious disease is an important public health concern.
C) Bacteria in the digestive tract are important for digestion.
D) Microbes in root nodules fix nitrogen and allow plants to make nitrogen-rich products.

Accepted Answer

The statement that most microbes are pathogenic is false. Only a small proportion of microbes are pathogenic, and many are actually beneficial to human health.