According to Figure 3

question 41

Multiple Choice

According to Figure 3.24,a major distinction between the food sources of herbivores and carnivores is that:

• A) Plants are primarily sources of carbohydrates, while animals are primarily sources of protein
• B) Plants and animals are both primarily sources of fiber and fat
• C) Almost all plant materials shown are high in protein, while all animal products shown are high in fat
• D) There is no discernable difference between the two food sources

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