The human body has about 10 bacterial cells for every eukaryotic cell. Bacteria coat our skin, gut, and mouth. Also present are protists, Archaeans, and viruses. Collectively, these organisms are our microbiota. For most members of our microbiota, our body provides their environment (or space to live). They, in turn, have no effect on us. This is an example of:
A)mutualism.
B)an antagonistic relationship.
C)commensalism.
D)predation.

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This scenario describes commensalism, where one organism benefits (the microbiota) and the other is neither helped nor harmed (the human body).

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