Microbial Antagonism Refers to

question 37

Multiple Choice

Microbial antagonism refers to

• A) the presence of pathogens on the surface of the skin, which will invade the body through abrasions.
• B) the presence of normal microbiota that protect the body by competing with pathogens in a variety of ways to prevent pathogens from invading the body.
• C) the presence of normal microbiota that can become pathogens under certain conditions.
• D) the ability of microbiota to mutate into pathogens.
• E) the presence of resident bacteria on the surface of the body and in cavities that connect to the surface.

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