Microflora Flashcards
1
Q
How does microflora assist with the digestion of fibre?
A
Fermenting indigestible carbohydrates such as pectin and cellulose
2
Q
What else does microflora do with indigestible products
A
Collects energy
3
Q
What would happen if the body didn’t have microflora?
A
Human body would be unable to use some of these undigested carbohydrates
