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← Nature & AnimalsWhich outcome occurs when an animal's gut microbiome biodegrades toxins before complete absorption?
A)Enhanced nutrient absorption prevails
B)Reduced bioavailability of the compound✓
C)Increased risk of immune activation
D)Systematic bioaccumulation starts
💡 Explanation
Reduced bioavailability occurs because biodegradation by the gut microbiome converts toxins into less absorbable forms via enzymatic detoxification pathways; therefore, the bloodstream receives a lower toxin concentration, rather than causing systematic accumulation.
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