The large intestine of humans is populated by a complex...

Name: Problem 4, Chapter 23: Human Biology Concepts and Current Issues
Uploaded: 2021-09-09T21:56:20-08:00
Duration: 1 min 29 s
Channel: Danielle Ashley
Description: 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

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

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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Competitive Exclusion

This principle in ecology states that when multiple species compete for the same limiting resources, one species will outcompete the other, preventing the weaker species from establishing. In the context of microbiology, benign microorganisms in the gut can exclude harmful pathogens by monopolizing nutrients and habitat space.

Microbial Ecology

This field studies the interactions between microorganisms and their environment, including how microbial communities form, compete, and influence each other’s survival. It helps explain how a balanced community of benign gut microbes can play a protective role against pathogen colonization.

Host-Microbiome Interactions

This concept focuses on the relationship between a host organism and the community of microorganisms residing within it. Beneficial microbes can enhance host health by engaging in competitive interactions that limit pathogen establishment, exemplifying the protective role of the microbiome.

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