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There are some bacteria that can cause intestinal disease. All humans have bacteria in their intestine but the bacteria is a good thing. One of the most prevalent bacteria in the human GI tract is E. coli. There are different strains of E. coli and not all of them are pathogenic. The bacteria inside the human GI tract is "normal Flora" and is beneficial to humans.
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Why should you eat healthy bread?
To avoid harmful bacteria growth in our body, which causes intestinal problems.
Why does bacteria need to live inside a human?
These bacteria help in digestion and in destroying harmful organisms. Intestinal bacteria also produce some vitamins needed by the body.
What do bacteria possess to allow them to adhere to intestinal lining?
Both bacteria and the lining cells of the intestinal tract have to have mutual attractive proteins. These will allow the bacteria affect the other cells. Many do not and they have no bad effect. We do have billions of bacteria that are beneficial and not harmful. The digestive tract is their normal habitat.
Why does the use of antibiotics causes diarrhoea as a side-effect?
Antiobiotics normally kill the present useful bacteria in the intestine which disturbs the natural balance of the intestinal bacteria and allows the growth of harmful bacteria. For example- Ampicillin and Clindamycin.
Bacteria greatly out number harmful bacteria?
Yes. Most bacteria is not harmful to us such as bacteria in a yogurt, but some bacteria is harmful.
Biotin can be synthesized by what?
By intestinal bacteria.
Does intestinal bacteria have a cell wall?
no
How much percent of bacteria are harmful?
Only 1% of bacteria is harmful to humans
What kinds of bacteria are harmful?
not all the bacteria harmful. bacteria that are harmful is i dont know sorry. have a nice DAY!!
Can intestinal bacteria be killed with antibiotics?
yes...
What is intestinal flora primarily comprised of?
You have a lot of "good" bacteria in your intestines, these are the intestinal flora.
What are some harmful and helpful bacteria?
Harmful bacteria will harm you. Helpful bacteria will help you.
