NEET
- Exam
- NEET
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Microbes in Human Welfare
NEET · Zoology · Microbes in Human Welfare
Can human beings digest cellulose present in their food?
Can human beings digest cellulose present in their food?
Options
- AYes
- BNo
- CSometimes
- DIt depends on the type of food
Correct answer
B. No
Step-by-step solution
certain bacteria, which grow anaerobically on cellulosic material, produce large amount of methane along with CO₂ and H₂ . These bacteria are collectively called methanogens, and one such common bacterium is Methanobacterium. These bacteria are commonly found in the anaerobic sludge during sewage treatment. These bacteria are also present in the rumen (a part of stomach) of cattle. A lot of cellulosic material present in the food of cattle is also present in the rumen. In rumen, these bacteria help in the breakdown of cellulose and play an important role in the nutrition of cattle.Human beings are unable to digest the cellulose present in their food.