Which of the Following Statements Describes the Function of Escherichia

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the function of Escherichia coli in the intestine?

• A) These organisms feed off undigested food.
• B) They synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins).
• C) They produce mucus so that feces will pass.
• D) They aid with water absorption.
• E) Both these organisms feed off undigested food, and they synthesize vitamins (e.g., B vitamins).

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Definitions:

Intrinsically Motivated

Being driven by internal rewards, such as personal satisfaction or the joy of performing an activity, rather than external pressures or incentives.

Externally Motivated

Being driven by external factors or rewards, such as praise, money, or recognition, rather than internal desires or satisfaction.

Social Motives

Motives (such as the needs for affiliation and achievement) that are acquired through experience and interaction with others.

Extrinsic Motives

Motivations driven by external rewards or punishments rather than by the intrinsic value of the activity itself.