The effect of beneficial microbes of normal biota against invading microbes is called ______.

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Microbial antagonism refers to the ability of normal microbiota to prevent colonization and growth of pathogens in the host. This is achieved by various mechanisms such as competition for nutrients and production of antimicrobial substances. Endogenous infection refers to the infection caused by the host's own microbial population, while infectious disease refers to the clinical manifestation of an infection. Axenic refers to the absence of any microorganisms, while gnotobiotism refers to the use of germ-free animals colonized with known microorganisms for research purposes.

The Effect of Beneficial Microbes of Normal Biota Against Invading