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Question

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.

Answer 1

This relationship is a mutualistic symbiosis, where beneficial gut bacteria aid our digestion and immune defense while relying on our nutrients for survival. Taking too many bacteria-killing antibiotics without physician guidance can disrupt this balance, potentially leading to overgrowth of harmful bacteria, digestive issues, and a weakened immune system.