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Question

The normal vaginal microbiota contributes to maintaining an acidic environment that protects against pathogenic organisms. Which metabolic activity of dominant vaginal bacteria is primarily responsible for this acidic pH?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation of glycogen-derived sugars into lactic acid

Answer

Breakdown of lipids into long-chain fatty acids

Answer

Deamination of amino acids to form ammonia

Answer

Conversion of glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide