Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 1 - The Microbial World and You - Study Questions - Review - Page 23: 2c

Answer

Normal microbiota are key, particularly in the human body, for they help fight off disease, making them an important aspect of the immune system. Often, it can seem counterinuitive that it is actually microbiota that help humans maintain their health.

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Normal microbiota are key, particularly in the human body, for they help fight off disease, making them an important aspect of the immune system. Often, it can seem counterinuitive that it is actually microbiota that help humans maintain their health.
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