Your Normal Microbiota Help Protect You Against Transient Pathogenic Microbes

question 39

Multiple Choice

Your normal microbiota help protect you against transient pathogenic microbes by using all of the following strategies except ________. (Select all that apply)

• A) competing for space in and on the body's microhabitats
• B) producing toxic metabolic byproducts that prevent pathogen colonization
• C) secreting antibodies to kill off potential pathogens
• D) secreting acids that discourage pathogen growth

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