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Commensal bacteria prevent growth of pathogenic bacteria via all of the following EXCEPT

1 Production of antimicrobial factors by the commensal bacteria.
2 Utilization of available nutrients.
3 Secretion of bases to make the environment too alkaline for most pathogens.
4Utilization of oxygen.
5Occupation of all available ecological niches

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  #2

i could rule out 2 and 5. about 4, if its GIT it will help growth of anaerobic pathogen. not sure about 1 & 3

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  #3

its ...3. mani because instaed of base it is acid...that the cammensal produce...hense increases the acidity

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what about 1 &4, meghana jadhav?

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