The condition known as microbial antagonism may be defined as
A) microorganisms that remain with a person throughout life.
B) a relationship between two organisms where one member harms the other.
C) a relationship between two organisms where only one member benefits.
D) an unsuccessful microbial invasion due to the presence of preexisting microbes.
E) a relationship between two organisms where both members benefit.
D
Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge
Section: Symbiotic Relationships Between Microbes and Their Hosts
Learning Outcome: 14.4
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