The ______ contains the highest concentration of bacterial populations in the GI tract.
A)mouth
B)stomach
C)duodenum
D)ileum
E)colon

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The colon (also known as the large intestine) contains the highest concentration of bacterial populations in the GI tract, with estimates of up to 1011 bacteria per gram of feces. This bacterial population plays an important role in the digestion of complex carbohydrates and in the production of certain vitamins.

The ______ Contains the Highest Concentration of Bacterial Populations in the GI