This relationship is a mutualistic symbiosis, where good bacteria in our gut benefit from our nutrients while protecting us from harmful pathogens. Taking too many bacteria-killing antibiotics without medical advice can disrupt this balance, potentially leading to an overgrowth of harmful bacteria, digestive issues, or a weakened immune system.
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. In one or two sentences, define this relationship and describe what could happen if we took too many bacteria-killing antibiotics without the advice of a physician.(2 points)
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