Which of the following statements correctly defines the human microbiome?

• A. The human microbiome is the collection of all genes present in human DNA.
• B. The human microbiome consists of all viruses that can infect humans.
• C. The human microbiome is the community of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and their genes, that live in and on the human body.
• D. The human microbiome includes only the bacteria that live in the human gut.

Answer: (C)