Recent research has demonstrated a correlation between the presence of certain types of Gram-positive bacteria in the human gut with obesity and type 2 diabetes. These findings best support which of the following statements?

a. Normal microbiota may significantly impact human health and disease

b. The presence of Gram-positive bacteria in the human gut causes obesity and type 2 diabetes

c. Gram-positive bacteria compose the majority of normal microbiota in the human gut of people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

d. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are caused by normal microbiota in the human gut

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Adriel Jones

31 March, 12:03

Recent research has demonstrated a correlation between the presence of certain types of Gram-positive bacteria in the human gut with obesity and type 2 diabetes. These findings best support which of the following statements?

a. Normal microbiota may significantly impact human health and disease

b. The presence of Gram-positive bacteria in the human gut causes obesity and type 2 diabetes

c. Gram-positive bacteria compose the majority of normal microbiota in the human gut of people with obesity and type 2 diabetes.

d. Obesity and type 2 diabetes are caused by normal microbiota in the human gut

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Coby Valencia · Answer 1

The correct answer a. Normal microbiota may significantly impact human health and disease.

Explanation:

Even though many organs and body parts of humans are properly working with the presence of microorganisms, when the population exceeds certain limits, the effect can be opposite and bad for health.