Post Utme Futa 2019 Biology Question 24

Practice objective / multiple choice question 24 from the 2019 Post Utme Futa Biology examination.

Post Utme Futa 2019 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 24 POST_UTME_FUTA • 2019 • BIOLOGY • objective

A bio\logist studying the digestive system of a herbivorous mammal observes that the large intestine is longer than usual and contains a high concentration of microbes. Which of the following functions could this adaptation serve?

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. To break down cellulose in plant cell walls and extract nutrients.
B. To produce vitamins and other essential nutrients that are not obtained from the diet.
C. To regulate the pH of the gut and maintain a stable environment for microbes.
D. To store water and electrolytes and maintain proper hydration.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
To break down cellulose in plant cell walls and extract nutrients.

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This is Post Utme Futa 2019 Biology Question 24. It is one of the objective questions from the 2019 Post Utme Futa Biology examination.

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