Biological Science (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321976499
Author: Scott Freeman, Kim Quillin, Lizabeth Allison, Michael Black, Emily Taylor, Greg Podgorski, Jeff Carmichael
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Chapter 52, Problem 9TYPSS
You are a walking, talking community that includes trillions of bacterial and archaeal cells. Your gut, in particular, contains a complex microbial community. In some circumstances, the use of probiotics, which stimulate the rapid growth of bacteria that are mutualistic or commensal with humans, can eliminate the need to use antibiotics, which can wipe out helpful bacteria along with harmful bacteria. The use of probiotics is an example of which process?
a. succession
b. competitive exclusion
c.
d. niche differentiation
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