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Which microbial reservoir has the largest anaerobe-to-aerobe ratio?

A. intestine
B. genitourinary tract
C. mouth
D. skin

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Final answer:

The intestine has the largest anaerobe-to-aerobe ratio among microbial reservoirs.

Step-by-step explanation:

In terms of anaerobe-to-aerobe ratio, the microbial reservoir with the largest ratio is the intestine.

The intestines have a high number of anaerobic bacteria compared to aerobic bacteria. The anaerobes are able to thrive in the low-oxygen environment of the intestines, whereas aerobes require oxygen to survive.

Examples of anaerobic bacteria in the intestines include Bacteroides and Clostridium species.

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