Question on: JAMB Biology - 2024
The bacteria in the large intestine of man synthesizes
A
vitamins and minerals
B
vitamins and glucose
C
amino acids and vitamins
D
amino acids and minerals
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Correct Option: C
The bacteria in the large intestine are beneficial microorganisms that help in various ways, including the synthesis of certain vitamins. Here's why:
- Vitamins: Bacteria in the large intestine synthesize vitamins like vitamin K and some B vitamins.
- Minerals: Minerals are absorbed in the large intestine, but they are not synthesized there. Bacteria do not synthesize them.
- Glucose and amino acids: The primary source for glucose and amino acids is the digestion of food in the small intestine, not the large intestine.
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