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Gut Microbes and Sugar Fermentation

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Which of the following is NOT a byproduct of fructose fermentation in the large intestine?

Glucose (correct)

Hydrogen

Lactic acid

Methane

What is the main purpose of the microbes in the gut regarding undigested sugars?

To convert them into glucose for energy.

To release them back into the bloodstream.

To degrade them in the large intestine. (correct)

To increase the absorption of sugars in the small intestine.

What is the major source of intestinal gas?

The breakdown of proteins in the stomach.

The absorption of water in the colon.

Swallowing air during eating.

Fermentation of undigested sugars in the colon. (correct)

Which of these conditions can be caused by excess fructose fermentation in the large intestine?

<p>Gastrointestinal pain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of 'normal flora' in the human gut?

<p>To aid in degrading undigested sugars. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Gut Microbes and Sugar Fermentation

Gut microbes (normal flora) aid in breaking down undigested sugars in the large intestine.
Excess fructose can reach the large intestine.
Colonic flora ferment fructose.
Fermentation produces byproducts like lactic acid, methane, hydrogen, and carbon dioxide.
These byproducts are a major cause of intestinal gas.
Intestinal gas can lead to flatulence, bloating, gastrointestinal pain, or diarrhea.

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This quiz explores the role of gut microbes in the fermentation of sugars, particularly excess fructose. It covers how normal flora in the large intestine break down undigested sugars, producing byproducts that lead to common gastrointestinal issues. Test your understanding of these processes and their effects on digestive health.