Animals cannot digest________, but ruminants such as horses and cows have bacteria in their digestive track that can digest it.
A) amylose
B) amylopectin
C) glycogen
D) cellulose
E) amylose and amylopectin

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cellulose is the correct answer because it is a complex carbohydrate found in the cell wall of plants that animals cannot digest on their own. However, ruminants like cows and horses have symbiotic bacteria in their digestive tract that can break down cellulose.

Animals Cannot Digest________, but Ruminants Such as Horses and Cows