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E. Coli living in the colon of a human is an example of a _________ relationship.

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mutualism

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It's a symbiotic relationship beneficial to both symbionts.

in this case E. Coli helps with the absorption of Vitamin K and other important vitamins for the human body in the colon. While, Human (host) provides shelter for it

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