Normal Skin Microbiota are Able to Grow on the Skin

Question

Normal skin microbiota are able to grow on the skin because they can thrive in the presence of
A) sebum.
B) salt.
C) keratin.
D) sebum and salt.
E) sebum, salt, and keratin.

Accepted Answer

Normal skin microbiota are able to grow on the skin because they can thrive in the presence of sebum and salt. While keratin is present on skin, it is not a major factor in the growth and survival of skin microbiota.