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dakota nelson

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The fermentation of fiber and sugar alcohols within the colon produces _____, which are used directly by the bacteria and by the colon for its own tissue growth.
 a. amino acids
  b. long-chain fatty acids
  c. short-chain fatty acids
  d. sterols

Question 2

The absorption of B12 can only occur in the:
 a. ileum.
  b. jejunum.
  c. duodenum.
  d. fundus.



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lin77x

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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a




dakota nelson

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Excellent


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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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