Consider the following statements about probiotic food: 

1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans. 

2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora. 

Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 

(a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

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(c) Probiotics are the living microorganisms that to be healthy for host organism. Lactic acid bacteria, Bifido bacteria are common type of microbes used as probiotics. Certain yeast and Bacilli may also useful. Probiotics are commonly consumed as a part of fermented food with specially added active live cultures such as yoghurt or as diatary supplements.

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