What Is the Primary Means for Degradation of Soluble Fibers

question 87

Multiple Choice

What is the primary means for degradation of soluble fibers in the large intestines?

• A)bacterial enzymes
• B)pancreatic amylase
• C)peristaltic segmentation
• D)villus brush border hydrolases

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Definitions:

Chloromethane

A colorless and highly volatile compound, used as a refrigerant, propellant, and in the synthesis of other chemicals.

Lone Pairs

Pairs of valence electrons not involved in bonding, but which occupy space around an atom, influencing molecular shape and reactivity.

Electronic Configuration

An arrangement of electrons in an atom or molecule in specific energy levels (orbitals) according to the principles of quantum mechanics.

Formal Charge

A theoretical charge on an atom in a molecule, calculated by assuming equal sharing of electrons in bonds.