The normal flora of the colon consists of:
A)plants that digest food
B)fungi that produce minerals
C)cells of the lining that produce vitamins
D)bacteria that produce vitamins

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The normal flora of the colon mainly consists of bacteria that produce vitamins, such as vitamin K and some B vitamins. While plants and fungi may be present in the colon, they do not make up the bulk of the normal flora. Additionally, cells of the lining do not produce vitamins, though they do absorb nutrients from the digested food passing through the colon.

The Normal Flora of the Colon Consists Of