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ludmilkaskok [199]
3 years ago
8

The action of bacterial enzymes on fiber in the large intestine results in the _____.

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1 answer:
Zanzabum3 years ago
4 0

The correct answer is b. Release of short-chain fatty acids.

The intestinal microflora is complex ecosystem which contains over 400 bacterial species.That microflora is  capable of fermenting indigestible carbohydrates (dietary fiber) to short-chain fatty acids such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate.


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