The term Dysbiosis is associated with:
The term Dysbiosis is associated with:
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Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation
Dysbiosis and the microbiome:Dysbiosis refers to a disruption or imbalance in the composition, diversity, and function of the microbiome (the community of microorganisms inhabiting the human body, especially the gut).Key features of dysbiosis:• Reduced microbial diversity• Overgrowth of potentially pathogenic taxa (e.g., Clostridioides difficile)• Loss of beneficial commensals (e.g., Faecalibacterium prausnitzii)Associated conditions:• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD): Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis• Obesity and metabolic syndrome• Type 2 diabetes• Colorectal cancer• Depression and neurological disorders (gut-brain axis)The term is specifically associated with the MICROBIOME (not genome, immunome, or kinome).Answer: Microbiome (Option 4).