Disparate Animal Groups, Such as Ruminants and Termites, Can Ferment

question 4

Multiple Choice

Disparate animal groups, such as ruminants and termites, can ferment cellulose from grasses or wood because they harbor cellulase-bearing bacteria, such as:

• A) Staphylococcus aureus and Bacillus subtilis
• B) Salmonella and Shigella
• C) Escherichia coli and Enterococcus faecalis
• D) Ruminococcus and Succinomonas
• E) Escherichia chrysanthemi and Erwinia uredovora

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