Question

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

Answer 1

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.