Which of the following is true of the human microbiome?
A)High blood sugar following weight-loss surgery is partly due to a changed gut microbiome.
B)An altered microbiome hastens starvation in malnourished children.
C)Antibiotics do not alter the gut microbiome.
D)The microbiome consists primarily of cells that belong to the human body.

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An altered microbiome can affect nutrient absorption and metabolism, potentially worsening malnutrition in children.

Which of the Following Is True of the Human Microbiome