Which Compounds Serve as Major Sources of Energy in Rumens

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which compounds serve as major sources of energy in rumens?

• A) acetic, butyric, and propionic acids
• B) glucose and sucrose
• C) dimethylsulfoniopropionate , gluconate, and protocatechuate
• D) acetic acid and glucose

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