Cows Can Derive Nutrients from Cellulose Because

question 58

Multiple Choice

Cows can derive nutrients from cellulose because

• A) they produce the enzymes that break down cellulose.
• B) they chew their food so thoroughly that cellulose fibers are broken down.
• C) their intestinal tract contains cellulose-hydrolyzing microorganisms.
• D) they convert cellulose into starch, which is easily broken down in the intestinal tract.

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Displaced Granitic Rocks

Granitic rocks that have been moved from their original position by geological forces, often resulting in altered landscapes.

Continents

Large landmasses on Earth's surface, distinguished by convention rather than any strict criteria, typically identified by geographical and cultural factors.

Continental Shield

Large geographical areas composed of ancient, stable, and relatively flat Precambrian rock that form the cores of continents.

Exposed Rocks

Rocks that are visible on the Earth's surface without being covered by soil, vegetation, or other materials.