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Intestinal bacteria are main source of which one of the following vitamins ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Vitamin E” option2=”Vitamin C” option3=”Vitamin B\u2081\u2082” option4=”Vitamin A” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is C) Vitamin B\u2081\u2082.
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\nBacteria residing in the large intestine (colon) of humans are known to synthesize several vitamins, including Vitamin K and various B vitamins, particularly Vitamin B\u2081\u2082 (cobalamin).
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\nWhile intestinal bacteria produce B\u2081\u2082, its absorption primarily occurs in the ileum (part of the small intestine) and requires intrinsic factor produced by the stomach. Dietary intake is the main source of Vitamin B\u2081\u2082 for humans, as the bacterial production in the colon might not be sufficient or readily absorbable. However, among the options provided, B\u2081\u2082 is the vitamin most notably associated with production by intestinal bacteria.
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Intestinal bacteria are main source of which one of the following vitamins ? [amp_mcq option1=”Vitamin E” option2=”Vitamin C” option3=”Vitamin B\u2081\u2082” option4=”Vitamin A” correct=”option3″] This question was previously asked in UPSC NDA-2 – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online The correct answer is C) Vitamin B\u2081\u2082. Bacteria residing in the large intestine (colon) of humans are known to … <\/p>\n

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