What is the primary role of the normal, thriving intestinal bacterial population?

a. Helps degrade meat and dairy proteins
b. Helps prevent infectious bacteria from attacking the system
c. Synthesizes vitamin D, which can be absorbed into the body
d. Synthesizes several amino acids, which can be absorbed into the body


b

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