Question

the author writes, \some make poisons. others cooperate.\ based on this text, the author is describing
a viruses.
b microbes.
c antiperspirants.
d showerheads.

Explanation:

Microbes can have diverse behaviors. Some produce toxins (poisons), while others engage in cooperative relationships with other organisms or within their communities. Viruses mainly replicate within host cells and don't typically have the broad - range of "cooperation" and "poison - making" behaviors described in a general sense. Antiperspirants and showerheads are inanimate objects and do not have biological functions like making poisons or cooperating.

Answer:

B. microbes