Question

7. Name the type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants but
not by humans. Give the reason also.
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Answer 1

Explanation:

Cellulose (a type of carbohydrate) can be digested by ruminants but not by humans because ruminants have a large sac-like structure called rumen between the oesophagus and the small intestine. The cellulose of the food is digested here by the action of certain bacteria which are not present in humans.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Cellulose it is the type of carbohydrate can be digested by ruminants but not by humans because the cellulose of the food is digested here by the action of certain bacteria whi h are not present in humans.