alleryGut bacteria ferment fibre into which type of acids?
AEssential amino acids
BShort-chain fatty acids
CBile salts and acids
DOrganic ascorbic acids
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Short-chain fatty acids
1. The question asks about: Gut bacteria ferment fibre into which type of acids?
2. Correct answer: Short-chain fatty acids. metabolized to yield short-chain fatty acids...
3. Why the others fail: Fermentable fibres yield short-chain fatty acids.
_Source: Wikipedia, Dietary fiber, Fermentable fibers_
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