Answer:
e. bacteria producing vitamin K
Explanation:
Microbial antagonism basically refers as microbes versus microbes i-e the indigenous microflora serve a beneficial role by preventing other microbes from becoming established in or colonizing a particular anatomic location in the body.
As all the options mentioned, refers to the microbial antagonism except option E as the normal microbes protect the host by :
1) Producing acids.
2) Bactreocin production
3) By occupying the niches that the pathogens may occupy.
But the microbes cant compete with other microbes by producing vitamins and growth factors that can be utilized by the host.
Hence option E is the right answer.
Answer:
Zinc. (Ans. B)
Explanation:
Trace minerals: Trace minerals are defined as the inorganic molecules which are necessary for the human body for the different functions.
Zinc function in human metabolism is defined as a cofactor for numerous enzymes. Zinc play a role as a catalyst in a broad range of reactions. It is involved in the metabolic pathway directly or indirectly with lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, energy metabolism, and they are also important for the cell division process.
They also need for tissue and growth repair, and for reproductive development also. It's also played a vital role in immune system such as wound healing or required for the function and structure of the skin.
