WAEC Animal Husbandry 2020 Question 2

Question 2

Digestive System of Farm Animals

Cellulose is broken down in the rumen mainly with the help of

  1. A.bacteria.
  2. B.fungi.
  3. C.protozoa.
  4. D.viruses
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (bacteria.)

Explanation

Rumen bacteria produce cellulase, the enzyme that breaks down cellulose.