The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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The ratio of hydrogen atoms to oxygen in water (H2O) is 2:1.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
How to solve an exponential growth problem involving bacterial growth (Question 2)