How do friendly bacteria in the colon assist with digestion?

Friendly bacteria in the colon help break down and ferment some material that the body cannot digest on its own. This is why “They consume indigestible particles” is the best answer. The colon also absorbs water from feces, but that is a function of the colon’s lining, not the bacteria’s main digestive role.

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