Gut Microbiota Quiz

What is the significance of probiotics having good technological properties?

• They are easy to manufacture and store

• They are difficult to produce

• They are expensive to maintain

• They require special conditions for storage

Which of the following is NOT true about prebiotics?

• They are a type of "functional" fiber.

• They enter the large gut.

• They are absorbed in the small intestine.

• They have a selective microbial effect.

Prebiotics are known to have what kind of effect on the gut microbiota?

• Non-selective

• Selective

• Inhibitory

• Neutral

Which part of the digestive system is primarily associated with prebiotics?

• Stomach

• Small intestine

• Large gut

• Esophagus

Which of the following is an accepted prebiotic?

• Galactans

• RS

• MOS

• XOS

Which condition is abbreviated as IBD?

• Irritable Bowel Disease

• Inflammatory Bowel Disease

• Insulin Bowel Disorder

• Intestinal Bowel Dysfunction

How can probiotics support health?

• By increasing blood sugar levels

• By keeping harmful microorganisms in check

• By reducing muscle growth

• By increasing cholesterol levels

Which of the following is a common source of prebiotics?

• Yogurt

• Bananas

• Chicken

• Fish

How do prebiotics differ from probiotics?

• Prebiotics are live bacteria, probiotics are not

• Prebiotics are digested in the stomach, probiotics are not

• Prebiotics are non-digestible fibers, probiotics are live bacteria

• Prebiotics increase cholesterol, probiotics decrease it

Which of the following foods is rich in probiotics?

• Oats

• Kimchi

• Rice

• Beef