Most Animals Cannot Digest Cellulose

question 59

Multiple Choice

Most animals cannot digest cellulose.However, those with a second stomach, containing specific bacteria that produce β-glycosidases, can digest cellulose.What is the role of the β-glycosidase in digesting cellulose?

• A) β-glycosidase catalyzes the oxidation of cellulose.
• B) β-glycosidase catalyzes the isomerization of β-glycosidic bonds into α-glycosidic bonds.
• C) β-glycosidase catalyzes the reduction of cellulose.
• D) β-glycosidase catalyzes the hydrolysis of cellulose.
• E) β-glycosidase catalyzes the dehydration of cellulose.

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Definitions:

Spongy Bone

A type of bone tissue characterized by a porous, lightweight structure, found at the ends of long bones and in the interior of other bones.

Compact Bone

Dense bone tissue that forms the outer layer of bone, providing strength and structure.

Canaliculi

Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for the transport of nutrients and waste between blood vessels and cells.

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates found in bones, contributing to the structure of the compact and spongy bone tissue.