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)

What will be an ideal response?


antagonism
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: The Body's First Line of Defense
Learning Outcome: 15.7

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