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Which of the following special kind of carbohydrates can only be digested by ruminants? 

Which of the following special kind of carbohydrates can only be digested by ruminants?  Correct Answer cellulose

The correct answer is cellulose.

Key Points

  • Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants and not by humans.
  • Ruminants have a large sac-like structure called rumen between the esophagus and the small intestine.
  • The cellulose of the food is digested here by the action of certain bacteria that are not present in humans.

Additional Information

  • Carbohydrates are naturally occurring sugars, starches, and fiber in food.
  • All carbohydrates are made up of sugar molecules.
    • Sugar molecules linked together form starches and fiber.
  • Whole grains are the best source of carbohydrates because they provide energy plus vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
  • Carbohydrates are classified into three subtypes:
    • Monosaccharides, (mono = ”one”, “alone”; saccharide = “sugar, sweet”)
    • Disaccharides (di = “two”; saccharide = “sugar, sweet”)
    • Polysaccharides(poly = “many"; saccharide = “sugar, sweet”).

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