Cows and other ruminates rely on a ____ relationship with bacteria in their digestive tract.
A) parasitic
B) mutualistic
C) commercialistic
D) commensalistic
E) chemosynthetic

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Cows and other ruminants have a mutualistic relationship with bacteria in their digestive tract, where both the bacteria and the host benefit. The bacteria help break down cellulose in the cow's diet, and in return, they receive a suitable environment and nutrients.

Cows and Other Ruminates Rely on a ____ Relationship with Bacteria