The ectosymbionts of ruminant animals are useful to their hosts in which of the following ways?

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The ectosymbionts of ruminant animals, such as bacteria and protozoa, are important in aiding the host in the digestion of cellulose in the plant cell wall. They also produce vitamins such as B12 and K that are necessary for the ruminant. Additionally, they ferment glucose and other sugars into volatile fatty acids (VFAs) which serve as a source of energy for the animal. Therefore, all of the statements in answer choice D are accurate.

The Ectosymbionts of Ruminant Animals Are Useful to Their Hosts