Role of gut microbiome · NCERT Biology

The gut microbiome contributes to nitrogen metabolism by:

  1. Producing and excreting urea
  2. Fixing atmospheric nitrogen gas
  3. Recycling nitrogenous compounds
  4. Absorbing nitrogen from the diet
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Correct answer: Recycling nitrogenous compounds

Gut microbes help recycle nitrogen from waste products. This contributes to nitrogen balance in the body.

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