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WAEC Agricultural Science 1988 Question 38

Question 38

Animal Nutrition

Which of the following is not a function of the ruminal microorganism?

  1. A.Digestion of cellulose
  2. B.Conversion of plant proteins into microbial protein
  3. C.Production of vitamin B
  4. D.Production of gas in the rumen
  5. E.Eructation of the ruminal gas.
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Answer: E (Eructation of the ruminal gas.)

Explanation

Rumen microbes digest cellulose, make microbial protein and B vitamins and produce gas; belching the gas out (eructation) is done by the animal.