{"id":91986,"date":"2025-06-01T11:10:41","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=91986"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:10:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:10:41","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-probiotics-probiot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-in-respect-of-probiotics-probiot\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics :\n  Probiot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.<\/li>\n<li>The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.<\/li>\n<li>Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;1 and 3&#8243; option4=&#8221;2 and 3&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC IAS &#8211; 2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-ias-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-ias-2022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\n&#8211; Statement 1 is correct: Probiotics are typically defined as live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. While many probiotics contain bacteria (e.g., Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium), some also include yeasts (e.g., Saccharomyces boulardii). Thus, probiotics can be made of bacteria, yeast, or a combination of both.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 2 is incorrect: The beneficial organisms used in probiotics, such as various species of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, are natural inhabitants of the human gut microbiome. Probiotics are consumed to supplement or enhance these populations.<br \/>\n&#8211; Statement 3 is correct: Some probiotic strains, particularly certain bacteria like Lactobacillus species, produce the enzyme beta-galactosidase (lactase), which helps break down lactose (milk sugar). This can aid in the digestion of milk sugars, especially for individuals with lactose intolerance.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe effectiveness of probiotics is strain-specific and depends on the specific health condition being targeted. Probiotic research is ongoing, exploring benefits for various conditions including digestive health, immune function, and mental well-being.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements in respect of probiotics : Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut. Probiotics help in the digestion of milk sugars. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ? 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