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There are good bacteria that live in our gut. They benefit from us because they feed on what we eat, and we benefit from them because they keep harmful bacteria away. What kind of relationship is this, and what might happen if we took too many bacteria-killing antibiotics without a physician's advice?(1 point) Responses Commensalism; Taking too many antibiotics could increase the number of good bacteria. Commensalism ; Taking too many antibiotics could increase the number of good bacteria. Parasitism; Taking too many antibiotics could harm good bacteria and lead to harmful bacteria taking over. Parasitism ; Taking too many antibiotics could harm good bacteria and lead to harmful bacteria taking over. Mutualism; Taking too many antibiotics could harm good bacteria, disrupting the balance and allowing harmful bacteria to grow. Mutualism ; Taking too many antibiotics could harm good bacteria, disrupting the balance and allowing harmful bacteria to grow. Competition; Taking too many antibiotics could have no effect on good or bad bacteria
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The correct response is: **Mutualism; Taking too many antibiotics could harm good bacteria, disrupting the balance and allowing harmful bacteria to grow.**
In this relationship, both the good bacteria (gut microbiota) and humans benefit from each other, which is a characteristic of mutualism. Taking too many antibiotics can disrupt the balance of these beneficial bacteria, reducing their numbers and allowing harmful bacteria to proliferate, which can lead to health issues.
In this relationship, both the good bacteria (gut microbiota) and humans benefit from each other, which is a characteristic of mutualism. Taking too many antibiotics can disrupt the balance of these beneficial bacteria, reducing their numbers and allowing harmful bacteria to proliferate, which can lead to health issues.