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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Sho-chain fatty acids produced by bacteria are maximally absorbed in
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The correct answer is  Sho-chain fatty acids are produced in the colon, by the action of colonic bacteria on complex carbohydrates, and other dietary components that could not be digested in the small intestine. These sho-chain fatty acids are absorbed from the colon.