An example of a prebiotic is ________.

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Inulin is a type of prebiotic fiber found in onions, garlic, and asparagus that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Choice A is incorrect because antibiotics are not prebiotics; they kill both harmful and beneficial bacteria in the gut. Choice B is incorrect because cheese does not contain prebiotics; it contains short-chain fatty acids, but not all short-chain fatty acids are prebiotics. Choice C is also incorrect because while organic acids and short-chain fatty acids are beneficial to gut health, they are not necessarily prebiotics.

An Example of a Prebiotic Is ________