Which statement best explains why cattle able to survive on a diet consisting almost entirely of plant material?
A) because cattle are autotrophic
B) because cattle re-ingest their feces
C) because cattle manufacture all fifteen amino acids out of sugars in the liver
D) because cattle have cellulose-digesting, symbiotic microorganisms

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Cattle have a specialized stomach with compartments that house cellulose-digesting, symbiotic microorganisms, allowing them to break down plant material, which is primarily composed of cellulose, and extract nutrients from it.

Which Statement Best Explains Why Cattle Able to Survive on a Diet