What is the function of the bacterial flora that inhabit the large intestine? a) bacterial flora facilitate nutrient absorption. b) bacterial flora synthesize b-complex vitamins and some of the vitamin k needed by the liver. c)bacterial flora emulsify fats. d) bacterial flora release a bicarbonate-rich juice to neutralize chyme from the stomach.

Match the following terms and definitions. 1. species that are adapted to live in equilibrium at carrying capacity population density 2. population growth that reaches equilibrium and carrying capacity population 3. death rate mortality 4. birth rate k-selected 5. a group of interacting individuals of the same species within the same geographic area natality 6. the number of organisms living in a particular area logistic growth