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.