SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

BIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The length of small intestine is maximum in the following animal
A
Lion
B
Tiger
C
Human
D
Cow
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carnivorous animals cannot digest cellulose, hence they have a shorter intestine.

Detailed explanation-2: -What’s the length of the small intestines? The length of the small intestine can vary between about 10 feet (3 meters) to over 16 feet (5 meters).

Detailed explanation-3: -Herbivores require more time to digest cellulose [plant parts]. Carnivores, on the other hand, eat flesh which requires lesser time to be digested. Therefore, their small intestines are smaller than the herbivores.

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