Human Biology: Concepts and Current Issues
7th Edition
ISBN: 9780321821652
Author: Michael D. Johnson
Publisher: Benjamin Cummings
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Chapter 23, Problem 5TY
The large intestine of humans is populated by a complex community of benign microorganisms (not harmful) which compete for nutrients and may prevent pathogenic (harmful) microorganisms from becoming established. Which term would best describe this?
a. competitive exclusion
b. selective pressure
c. succession
d. environmental resistance
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