Which organisms can digest cellulose and how they are able to do this?

Answer 1

Micro-organisms, such as bacteria, are able to digest cellulose.

No mammals are able to digest cellulose. This is because cellulose contains a β(1,4) linkage that no mammalian enzyme can break. This is why herbivores must have symbiotic bacteria somewhere in their digestive system that help them break down cellulose.

Answer 2

the organisms which feeds on raw plants are able to digest cellulose since they secrete an enzyme cellulase for cellulose digestion.

no. Bacteria break down the cellulose in the digestive tracts of herbivores.

Answer 3

The animals that are able to digest cellulose are the ones who were designed to do so. For example cows, elephants and some termites are able to do so. These animals have bacteria, larger enzymes and complex digestive systems do to so. Animals such as herbivores need these complex digestive tracts because they do not eat mean, therefore they need a greater supply of energy (from cellulose) to loco-mote (move).

Answer 4

yes, bacteria in some animal such as horse can breakdown the cellulose

Answer 5

Termites are an example of organisms that digest cellulose. Termites digest cellulose due to the cellulolytic bacteria present in the gut of the termite.

Answer 6

Micro-organisms (bacteria and probably some protozoa).