The normal microbiota interact with potential pathogens in a variety of ways to protect the body, creating a situation known as microbial (antagonism/competition/resistance).
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
antagonism
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The toxic lipopolysaccharides produced by MOST gram-negative bacteria are called exotoxins
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
An individual's ecological footprint is equivalent to:
A. the amount of land required to provide all the resources used by that individual. B. the total amount of energy used by that individual. C. the total amount of food consumed by that individual. D. the total amount of carbon emissions from that individual's car. E. All of the answer options are correct.
Four of the five answers listed below are examples of prey defense. Select the exception
a. display behavior b. chemicals c. camouflage d. resource partitioning e. mimicry
How is a pseudocoelom different from a coelom?
a. A pseudocoelom is a cavity not found between tissues. b. A pseudocoelom is a cavity fully lined by mesoderm. c. A coelom is a cavity fully lined by endoderm. d. A coelom is a cavity fully lined by mesoderm. e. A coelom is a cavity between two tissue layers.