Normal Microbiota Helps to ________ Colonization of Pathogenic Organisms

Question

Normal microbiota helps to ________ colonization of pathogenic organisms.
A) promote
B) prevent
C) maintain
D) accelerate

Accepted Answer

Normal microbiota, also known as commensal microbiota, occupy various niches in and on the human body, which makes it difficult for pathogenic organisms to compete for resources and colonize. Therefore, normal microbiota helps prevent colonization of pathogenic organisms.