Microflora Flashcards

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How does microflora assist with the digestion of fibre?

A

Fermenting indigestible carbohydrates such as pectin and cellulose

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What else does microflora do with indigestible products

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Collects energy

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What would happen if the body didn’t have microflora?

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Human body would be unable to use some of these undigested carbohydrates

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