Cattle and termites both have symbiotic microorganisms living in their digestive tracts that help these animals by
A)digesting cellulose.
B)producing oxygen.
C)producing large organic molecules.
D)releasing kilocalories.

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Both cattle and termites have symbiotic bacteria and protists in their digestive tracts that help break down cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. These microorganisms produce enzymes that the host animal cannot create on its own, allowing them to extract nutrients from cellulose that would otherwise be indigestible.

Cattle and Termites Both Have Symbiotic Microorganisms Living in Their