The use of vaginal inserts of Lactobacillus to restore a healthy acidic environment is an example of ________.

A. probiotics
B. riboswitches
C. phytobiotics
D. prebiotics
E. lantibiotics


Answer: A

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

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