Generally, animals cannot digest (hydrolyze) the glycosidic linkages between the glucose molecules in cellulose. How then do cows get enough nutrients from eating grass?

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Microorganisms in their digestive tracts hydrolyze the cellulose to individual glucose units.

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All of the listed responses are correct.

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Cows and other herbivores are exceptions and make some cellulose-digesting enzymes.

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The flat teeth and strong stomach of herbivores break the cellulose fibers so that the cows get enough nutrition from the cell contents.

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They have to eat a lot of grass.

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