Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of the Large

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the large intestine?

• A) It absorbs much of the water and salts remaining in the wastes.
• B) It is the main site of nutrient absorption.
• C) It includes the ascending, transverse, and descending colon.
• D) It contains an abundant bacterial flora.

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Definitions:

Flagellated

Describing cells or organisms that possess one or more flagella, which are used for movement.

Asexually

Reproducing without the involvement of sex cells, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.

Gemmae

Small asexual reproductive structures produced by some plants, such as mosses and liverworts, which can develop into new individuals.

Liverworts

Simple, non-vascular plants belonging to the division Marchantiophyta, found in moist, shady environments and playing roles in ecosystems as pioneer species.