Colonic bacteria, on digestion of dietary fibres would give?
Correct Answer: Butyrate
Description: C i.e ButyratesIn herbivores, such as ruminants, fiber (mainly as cellulose) is a major source of energy after it has been digested by colonic microorganisms to small chain fatty acids (acetate, propionate and butyrate)Q which are absorbed into the poal vein. Colonic fermentation may also contribute to human energy requirements.
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