Which of the following are the functions of normal
intestinal flora:
A. Synthesize of antibiotics
B. Prevent the growth of fungus
C. Synthesize of Vitamin B complex
D. All correct
The correct answer is option C.
Normal intestinal Flora are known to synthesize vitamins like Thiamine,folate,biotin, pantothenic acid,Riboflavin which together constitue Vitamin-B complex.
Bacteria and Archaea live in the digestive tract of humans and form the normal intestinal flora.They inhibit the growth of other pathogenic bacteria by preventing attachment and entry of subsequent pathogens into epithelial cells.
They don't have any role in the synthesis of antibiotics.
They do not prevent the growth of fungus.
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