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leo leo

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Absorption of most nutrients occurs in the:
 
  a. large intestine.
  b. small intestine.
  c. stomach.
  d. mouth.

Question 2

Probiotics are:
 
  a. indigestible carbohydrates that promote growth of health-promoting bacteria.
  b. antibiotics that prevent growth of harmful bacteria.
  c. nutritional supplements of health-promoting bacteria.
  d. commercial fiber supplements that have a laxative effect.


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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

C


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Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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