A process where different microbial taxa work in cooperation to degrade a compound that neither can perform entirely on their own is called
A) allotrophy.
B) ammensalism.
C) commensalism.
D) syntrophy.

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The process described is called syntrophy, where microbes work together and share metabolic intermediates to degrade a compound. Allotrophy refers to organisms using different sources of nutrients. Ammensalism is when one organism is harmed by the presence of another, while commensalism is when one organism benefits from the presence of another without harming or benefitting it.

A Process Where Different Microbial Taxa Work in Cooperation to Degrade