Asked in ETEA MDCAT 2006 2006Moderate

The role of bacterial population in the large intestine of man is to;

Correct answer: B. synthesize some vitamins

  • A. break down of cellulose
  • B. synthesize some vitamins
  • C. produce intestinal juice
  • D. absorb water and mineral salts

Explanation

The large intestine is home to trillions of bacteria which are majorly involved in the production of vitamins (vit B1, B9, B7, B2, b5, vitamin K) and controlling growth of harmful bacteria.

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