Question

sally has been taking antibiotics for several weeks to help her fight an infection. antibiotics are known to disrupt the gut flora since they work by killing bacteria. how would sallys digestive function most likely be affected by the antibiotics? a. sallys stomach may become bloated due to an inability to break down lactose. b. sallys digestive function will not change because gut flora do not affect digestion. c. certain vitamins might not be synthesized and foods might not break down as well. d. foods will not be able to be digested at all and will remain in the stomach.

Explanation:

Antibiotics can disrupt gut flora. Gut flora is important for vitamin - synthesis and food - breakdown. Disruption can lead to problems in these processes.

Answer:

C. Certain vitamins might not be synthesized and foods might not break down as well.