Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract perform all of these functions except _____.
a. degrading undigested or unabsorbed dietary carbohydrate

b. producing certain vitamins
c. preventing invasion of tissues by pathogenic bacteria
d. stimulating the production of proteins
e. assisting in the development and maintenance of the mucosal lining


d

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