Consumption of probiotic yoghurt kills bacteria present in the intestine. Which bacteria is it?

Geobacter

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Lactobacillus

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Clostridium

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Acidobacillus ferroxidens

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Solution

The correct option is C Clostridium
Clostridium grow and multiply in anerobic conditions spoiling cooked warm food. These rod-shaped bacteria are present in alimentary canal of humans, excess of which can weaken our immunity. Consumption of probiotic yoghurt kills them, maintaining population of bacteria that is necessary for keeping our gut healthy.

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Which of the following statements are correct regarding probiotics?

i. Probiotics restore bacteria present in the intestine.

ii. Probiotics cause different diseases.

iii. Probiotics improve our immunity.

iv. Probiotics can be taken along with food.

Harmful bacteria in like______ in the intestine are destroyed due to probiotics

Intestinal bacteria are called as probiotics because

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