Much of the Microbial Fermentation in Humans Occurs in The

Question

Much of the microbial fermentation in humans occurs in the
A) stomach.
B) colon.
C) rumen.
D) small intestine.
E) esophagus.

Accepted Answer

Microbial fermentation in humans primarily occurs in the colon, where the gut microbiota ferment carbohydrates that were not fully digested in the small intestine. While some microbial fermentation can occur in the stomach and small intestine, the primary site is the colon. The rumen is a fermentation chamber in many herbivorous animals, but not in humans. The esophagus does not play a significant role in microbial fermentation.