Mammals cannot break down cellulose, the main carbohydrate found in forages. T or F
True
True.
Mammals lack the necessary enzymes to break down cellulose. Instead, many herbivorous mammals have a four-chambered stomach with a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi that can digest cellulose. These microorganisms live within the mammal’s digestive system and break down the cellulose into simpler compounds that the mammal can digest and absorb. This allows herbivorous mammals to extract nutrients from the plant material they consume.
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