Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract perform all of the following functions except:
A)degrade undigested or unabsorbed dietary carbohydrate.
B)produce certain vitamins.
C)prevent invasion of tissues by pathogenic bacteria.
D)stimulate the production of proteins.

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Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract do not stimulate the production of proteins. They do, however, perform the other three functions listed. Nonpathogenic bacteria in the intestinal tract do not stimulate the production of proteins. They perform other important functions such as degrading undigested or unabsorbed dietary carbohydrate, producing certain vitamins, and preventing invasion of tissues by pathogenic bacteria.

Nonpathogenic Bacteria in the Intestinal Tract Perform All of the Following