Which Compounds Serve as Major Sources of Energy for Ruminant

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which compounds serve as major sources of energy for ruminant animals?

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

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