What Is the Primary Function of the Colon

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Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of the colon?

• A)reduce the volume of the chyme
• B)further absorb carbohydrates
• C)further digest fats within the chyme
• D)regulate absorption of carbohydrates and amino acids
• E)further digest protein within the chyme

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Definitions:

Similar Environment

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Mitochondrial DNA

Genetic material found in mitochondria, the energy-producing organelles of cells, passed almost exclusively from mother to offspring.

Common Ancestor

A concept in evolutionary biology referring to the most recent ancestral form or species from which two different species evolved.

Homology

Homology refers to the similarity in structure, position, or evolutionary origin of traits among different species, indicating a common ancestral origin.