Bacteria in Our Large Intestine Break Down Foodstuffs That Would

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Multiple Choice

Bacteria in our large intestine break down foodstuffs that would otherwise be expelled as feces. As they break down the food, vitamins are released and absorbed. This is an example of:

• A)parasitism.
• B)commensalism.
• C)mutualism.
• D)competition.

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