The Adaptations Suited to a Carnivorous Diet Include

Question

The adaptations suited to a carnivorous diet include
A) broad, flat molars.
B) a rumen.
C) ingestion of feces.
D) bile salts.
E) amylase.

Accepted Answer

Bile salts aid in the digestion and absorption of fats, which are typically abundant in animal tissue and important for a carnivorous diet.

Answer: A
 Broad, flat molars are not well-suited for grinding and breaking down tough plant material, but are helpful for biting and tearing meat.

Answer: C
 Ingestion of feces is not an adaptation suited to a carnivorous diet.

Answer: B 
 A rumen is a specialized stomach compartment found in some herbivorous animals that aids in the digestion of cellulose. It is not an adaptation suited to a carnivorous diet.

Answer: E
 Amylase is an enzyme that aids in the breakdown of carbohydrates, which are typically less abundant in a carnivorous diet compared to a herbivorous diet. It is not an adaptation suited to a carnivorous diet.