All of these occur in the large intestine EXCEPT
A) large numbers of bacteria utilize undigested food.
B) fatty acids are absorbed.
C) vitamin K is produced.
D) sodium and water are absorbed.
E) mucus is produced.
Answer: B) fatty acids are absorbed.
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