Which of the following indicates a relationship in which resident microorganisms prevent the overgrowth of intruder microorganisms when competing for survival in a common environment?

a. Microbial antagonism
b Microbial commensalism
c. Microbial mutualism
d. Microbial synergism


a. Microbial antagonism

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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a. synergistic b. permissive c. opposing d. unrelating e. mutual

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

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