Ruminants Digest Bacterial Cells as a Primary Source Of

Question

Ruminants digest bacterial cells as a primary source of
A) carbohydrates.
B) vitamins and proteins.
C) proteins.
D) vitamins.

Accepted Answer

Ruminants digest bacterial cells primarily as a source of vitamins and proteins. The bacteria in the rumen synthesize proteins and vitamins as they break down cellulose, and when these bacteria die, they are digested by the ruminant, providing a rich source of nutrients.