Which Is a Characteristic of Resident Bacteria (Microbiota)in the Gastrointestinal

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which is a characteristic of resident bacteria (microbiota) in the gastrointestinal tract?

• A) Develop when a person has an immunodeficiency
• B) Consist of a single species that is tolerated by the host
• C) Supplant pathogenic bacteria
• D) Cause gastrointestinal disease

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Definitions:

Lexicographic Rule

A decision-making rule where alternatives are compared based on the most important attribute first; if one option is superior, the decision is made, otherwise the next most important attribute is considered.

Attribute Preference Rule

A decision rule used by consumers, focusing on a single characteristic of a product to make a choice, often when other decision criteria are overwhelming or unclear.

Disjunctive Rule

A decision-making rule applied when choosing among alternatives, focusing on selecting the option that has at least one attribute exceeding a threshold level.

Non-compensatory Decision-making Rule

A decision rule where if an option does not meet at least one important criterion, it is dropped from consideration, regardless of its merits on other criteria.