alleryGut bacteria help many herbivores break down which tough plant material?
AFat
BProtein
CSalt
DCellulose
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Cellulose
1. Plants have tough cell walls.
2. Gut bacteria and protozoans help degrade the cellulose in plants.
3. Fat and protein are easy animal foods for carnivores, and salt is not broken down.
_Source: Wikipedia, Herbivore (CC BY-SA 4.0), lead section_
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