Microorganisms that typically live on human sur¬faces, including the interior tubes and cavities of the digestive and respiratory tracts, are called ____________.

A. normal flora
B. acne
C. biofilm
D. commensal organisms
E. parasitic organisms


Answer: A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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