You Explain to Sandy That Her Body Carries an Enormous

Multiple Choice

You explain to Sandy that her body carries an enormous population of microorganisms, collectively called the normal microbiota. You tell her that this population has a vital role in maintaining her health. Select the FALSE statement regarding the role of the normal microbiota.

A) Normal microbiota prevent disease by competing with pathogenic microbes.
B) Normal microbiota help to degrade foods that the body otherwise could not digest.
C) Normal microbiota synthesize vitamins that the body cannot produce.
D) Normal microbiota produce insulin for controlling blood sugar levels.
E) Normal microbiota likely affects the tendency to lose or gain weight.