Bacterial degradation of cellulose and fermentation of glucose occur in the rumen of cows, sheep and other ruminant animals. The

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4vir4ik [10]

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Bacterial degradation of cellulose and fermentation of glucose occur in the rumen of cows, sheep and other ruminant animals. The

main source of energy for the fermenters is __________, while the main source of energy for the ruminant is __________

Biology

2 answers:

kirill115 [55] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-22T01:22:24+03:00

kirill115 [55]3 years ago

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Answer:

glucose, volatile fatty acids

Nana76 [90] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-22T03:16:01+03:00

Answer:

Glucose, volatile fatty acids

Explanation:

Fermentation involves breaking down of carbohydrate anaerobically with the help of microbes. These microbes require glucose to work . The source of energy of ruminants as the volatile fatty acids which is a product of digestion and amounts to about 70percent of its energy source. The availability of this volatile fatty acids determine the fat and protein composition of the milk.