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Ants cannot digest cellulose. Termites can, but only because of symbiotic microorganisms in their digestive system. Termites are sometimes called white ants but they belong to a completely different insect order.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTechnically no. All animals with a vertebrate cannot digest cellulose on their own. However, animals such as cows and rats do get the nutrients from bacteria.
Unlike in humans, rats have an enlarged caecum, which is where the fermentation of cellulose occurs. Microorganisms like bacteria live in the caecum and they are able to digest the cellulose. The bacteria in turn, is digested by the rat and that is how it attains the cellulose.
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∙ 9y agoOmnivores generally eat plant and animal proteins. While omnivore can, to a certain degree, digest cellulose, they have less of an ability to do so than herbivores.
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Why do animals do not digest cellulose?
Humans are unable to get metabolic energy from cellulose because they lack the enzymes necessary to chemically break it down. Since the human body can't properly digest cellulose, it's passed in the feces.
What is the rate of bird defecation?
It depends on the bird. It is very frequent for birds like Geese which eat vast quantities of cellulose which is very difficult to digest.
Why can a sheep or goat over 3 months old survive on grass alone?
As it's digestive system has developed and the bacteria in the rumen have developed to digest cellulose.
What happens to cellulose in the human alimentary canal?
It's a non-digestible carbohydrate for humans that keeps us regular. It adds bulk to the stool and is a type on insoluble fiber. By this action it reduces chance of many gastrointestinal diseases. It also slows down digestion in your stomach and gives you a full feeling longer. Also slows down digestible carbohydrate absorption and regulates blood sugar. A lot of benefits, way too many to get into, so do your research.
Does the common rat have an appendix?
I do know that rats have an appendix because i dissected one. I'm trying to figure out what its function is, and i think it helps digest cellulose mostly in herbivores.I think I remember vaguely that the appendix is bigger than the stomach and is used to digest things like tree nuts. And I have also recently dissected a rat!
Why people dont eat things with very high levels of cellulose?
People cannot digest cellulose
Do ants eat plastic?
no thay cant digest plastic thay also cant digest wood they have bacteria in there stomachs that digests it for them
What does the appendix has to do with inability to digest cellulose?
the appendix digest cellulose, but human appendix does not work.
What type organisms digest cellulose in the intestinal tract of humans?
None. Humans can't digest cellulose. Bacteria in the large intestine can digest some cellulose, creating gas and vitamin K.
What part of the digestive system is cellulose digestive?
None. Animals that can digest cellulose host special bacteria to digest the cellulose molecules, and humans do not host these.
Where is cellulose digested in humans?
Humans can't digest cellulose.
Can amylase digest cellulose?
no
Can peptidase digest cellulose?
No
What Does The Rumen Digest?
Cellulose.
Why are ruminant able to digest cellulose?
Actually ruminants cannot digest cellulose, they have symbiotic bacteria in a part of their stomach called a "rumen" digest the cellulose down to sugars and starches that the ruminants can actually digest in another part of their stomach later.
What are some organisms that contain cellulose?
Cellulose is hard to digest plant material found in plants such as grass and leaves.Herbivores such as Cows and giraffes can digest cellulose.certain types of bacteria can digest cellulose as well.
What element in food can you not digest?
You can not digest cellulose or what we call fiber.
