How do carnivores and herbivores differ?
A)Carnivores must eat more frequently than herbivores.
B)Carnivores and herbivores require different enzymes to digest their food.
C)Carnivores can be opportunistic but herbivores cannot.
D)Herbivores can be opportunistic but carnivores cannot.
E)Herbivores remain herbivores at all stages of development,while carnivores are often herbivores in their larval stages.

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Carnivores and herbivores have different dietary requirements, and therefore require different enzymes to digest their food. Carnivores require enzymes to break down protein and fat, while herbivores require enzymes to break down cellulose and other complex carbohydrates found in plants.

How Do Carnivores and Herbivores Differ