Bacterial Pathogenesis

Question 1

When both the bacteria and the host benefit from co-existence this is called

Answer 1

mutualism

Question 2

example of bacterial mutualism includes

Answer 2

bacteria in colon producing vitamin K and vitamin B

Question 3

when the bacteria benefits with no benefit or harm to the host this is called

Answer 3

commensalism

Question 4

an example of bacteria commensalism is

Answer 4

normal flora living on body surfaces using waste products