A commensal bacterium ____________________

a) always causes disease in its host.
b) may also be an opportunistic pathogen.
c) is beneficial to its host.
d) isn't capable of causing disease in its host.
e) does not receive any benefit from its host.

Commensalism is a kind of symbiotic relationship between two different biological organisms. In this interaction, one of the organism is benefited whereas the other organism is neither harmed nor benefited.

The organism that gains benefits from the host is known as the commensal. The commensal may obtain benefits like shelter, nutrients, protection, and locomotion.

However, the commensal bacteria can be an opportunistic pathogen.

Opportunistic pathogens are the pathogens that can cause an infection or a disease if the host has a weak immune system.

A commensal bacterium ____________________ a) always causes disease in its host. b) may also be an opportunistic pathogen. c) is beneficial to its host. d) isn't capable of causing disease in its host. e) does not receive any benefit from its host.

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A commensal bacterium ____________________

a) always causes disease in its host.
b) may also be an opportunistic pathogen.
c) is beneficial to its host.
d) isn't capable of causing disease in its host.
e) does not receive any benefit from its host.