A Significant Contribution of Intestinal Bacteria to Human Nutrition Is

question 7

Multiple Choice

A significant contribution of intestinal bacteria to human nutrition is the benefit of bacterial

• A) production of vitamins A and C.
• B) generation of gases needed for elimination.
• C) absorption of organic materials.
• D) production of vitamin K.
• E) recovery of water from fecal matter.

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