Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 14 - Host-Microbe Relationships and Disease Processes - Self Quiz - Page 432: 19

Answer

(e) Microbial antagonism

Work Step by Step

Microbial antagonism is an effect when populations of a normal microflora compete with pathogenic organisms by depleting the needs of the pathogens and by producing substances, creating an environment where the pathogens cannot grow.
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