Question
What are the compounds in food that induce the growth or activity of beneficial gut microorganisms called?
The correct answer is
Prebiotics
Prebiotics are compounds in food that stimulate the growth and/or activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut.
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Important Questions from Biology
- List-I with List-II:
List-I
(Terms)List-II
(Explanations)A. Biohazards I. Single celled living organism B. Bacteria II. Most lethal ultra microscopic inert infectious agents C. Viruses III. Organisms which live in or on another living organisms D. Parasites IV. Hazards related to disease in plants, animals and humans
Choose the correct answer from the options given below : - Malarial parasite shows which type of asexual reproduction?
- Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of epithelial tissue?
- Select the option that shows the correct age range of puberty in human male and female.
- Which of the following is the most abundant protein in the biosphere?
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