Animals Cannot Produce Enzymes to Digest Cellulose, Yet Many Termite

question 51

Multiple Choice

Animals cannot produce enzymes to digest cellulose, yet many termite species consume cellulose from plant material as a main part of their diet. How do termites access the nutrients contained in cellulose?

• A) Termites have specialized mouthparts to mechanically break down the cellulose.
• B) The ingested plant material also contains enzymes for cellulose digestion.
• C) Cellulose is digested intracellularly in the termite hindgut.
• D) Mutualistic bacteria in the hindgut of the termite digest the cellulose into sugars.

---

Definitions:

Total Overhead Cost

The comprehensive sum of all indirect costs involved in operating a business, not directly tied to a specific product or service.

Planning Budget

A budget prepared in advance of a specific budget period, serving as a financial plan for achieving strategic goals.

Other Expenses

Costs that do not directly relate to the primary business activities, such as interest payments or losses from asset sales.

Service Company

A business that generates revenue through providing intangible products or services, rather than selling physical goods.