Microbes known as transient microbiota are

A. microorganisms that remain with the person throughout life.
B. microorganisms that may cause a disease under certain circumstances.
C. organisms that remain in the body for a short time.
D. unsuccessful microbial invaders because of the presence of preexisting microbes.
E. sources of microbial contamination.


Answer: C

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