Resident Biota are Found In/on the ______

Question

Resident biota are found in/on the ______.
A) skin
B) mouth
C) nasal passages
D) large intestine
E) All of the choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Resident biota, also known as normal flora or microbiota, are the microorganisms that are normally found at various non-sterile body sites, including the skin, mouth, nasal passages, and large intestine. These organisms usually coexist with the host without causing disease and can provide beneficial functions such as aiding in digestion and protecting against pathogenic microbes.