The population of beneficial bacteria, fungi, and viruses that inhabit the large intestine of human beings is referred to as a

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The term "microbiome" specifically refers to the population of microorganisms that inhabit a particular environment--in this case, the human large intestine. A) Biome regulator could be a term used to refer to any mechanism or agent that helps maintain the balance of a given ecosystem, not just the human microbiome. B) "Microtype" is not a commonly used term in microbiology or related fields, and does not relate specifically to the human gut microbiome. D) "Fecal transplant" is a specific medical procedure where fecal matter is collected from a healthy donor and transferred to a patient's large intestine to help improve their gut microbiome, but it does not refer to the entire population of microorganisms in the gut.

The Population of Beneficial Bacteria, Fungi, and Viruses That Inhabit