Which of the following statements considering the human body as an ecosystem is incorrect?

A. Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus jensenii are populations within the vaginal community.
B. The microbes present in dental plaque constitute a community.
C. The skin, the gut, and the nasopharynx are all habitats.
D. An infection can be considered a habitat's response to an alteration in environmental conditions.


Answer: D

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