What Is the Primary Role of the Normal, Thriving Intestinal

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is the primary role of the normal, thriving intestinal bacterial population?

• A)It helps degrade meat and dairy proteins.
• B)It helps prevent infectious bacteria from attacking the system.
• C)It synthesizes vitamin D, which can be absorbed into the body.
• D)It synthesizes several amino acids, which can be absorbed into the body.
• E)It aids in the absorption of essential nutrients.

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