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Probiotics are:
BiologyMicrobes in Human WelfareNEETNEET 2007
Options:
  • A cancer inducing microbes
  • B new kind of food allergens
  • C live microbial food supplement
  • D safe antibiotics.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: live microbial food supplement
Probiotics are defined as live microorganisms, including Lactobacillus species, Bifidobacterium species and yeasts, that may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. The dietary use of live microorganisms has a long history

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