Question

Give scientific reason:The small intestine of a lion is shorter in length than that of a deer
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Answer 1

The small intestine of a lion is shorter in length than that of a deer because of the following reasons:

• Lion is a carnivore obtaining nutrients from meat , whereas deer is a herbivore and obtain nutrients (especially cellulose) from plants.

• Meat is comparatively easier to digest due to presence of peptidase proteins in the intestine of lions.

• However , cellulose digestion requires $\boxed{\beta \:amylase}$ enzyme and the digestion process is very complex.

• So, herbivores (ruminants) have longer intestine (4 chambered) for complete digestion of cellulose obtained from plants.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

give a scientific reason the small intestine of a lion is shorter in length than that of a deer