The Human Oral Microbiota Consists Of

Question

The human oral microbiota consists of
A) a small group of phylogenetically related aerobic microorganisms.
B) diverse aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms.
C) monoculture biofilms on tooth surfaces.
D) the same phyla that are found in the human gut.

Accepted Answer

The human oral microbiota consists of diverse aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea. This microbiota is a complex ecosystem that interacts with the host and plays important roles in oral and systemic health and disease. The bacterial phyla found in the oral microbiota are different from those found in the human gut.