Bacterial colonization of the ileum of mice has been demonstrated to trigger

a. a fatal immune response.
b. the expression of genes for glucose uptake and lipid absorption in the mouse.
c. vitamin production in the mouse.
d. exfoliation of the mucosal lining.


Answer: B

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