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Name the type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants but not by humans. Give the reason also.
cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants and not by humans. Ruminants have a large sac-like structure between the small and large intestines where the food containing cellulose is digested by the action of certain bacteria.
cellulose is a type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants and not by humans. Ruminants have a large sac-like structure between the small and large intestines where the food containing cellulose is digested by the action of certain bacteria.
See lessWrite one similarity and one difference between nutrition in amoeba and human beings.
Similarity between the nutrition in amoeba and human beings is that both are heterotrophs, they derive their nutritions from other organisms. Dissimilarity between them is that human beings have complex digestive system where food gets digested in separate regions while in amoeba food is digested inRead more
Similarity between the nutrition in amoeba and human beings is that both are heterotrophs, they derive their nutritions from other organisms. Dissimilarity between them is that human beings have complex digestive system where food gets digested in separate regions while in amoeba food is digested in a food vacuole.2
See lessCan we survive only on raw, leafy vegetables/grass? Discuss.
No, we cannot survive only on raw, leafy vegetables/grass, because we cannot get all the required nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals, from them. Moreover, raw vegetables may not be digested easily as compared to cooked vegetables.
No, we cannot survive only on raw, leafy vegetables/grass, because we cannot get all the required nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins and minerals, from them. Moreover, raw vegetables may not be digested easily as compared to cooked vegetables.
See lessWhich parts of the black sheep have wool?
The hairy skin called fleece has wool in black sheep.
The hairy skin called fleece has wool in black sheep.
See lessWhat is meant by the white fleece of the lamb?
The white fleece of the lamb refers to pure white coloured hairy skin of the lamb. The hairy skin of the sheep has two types of fibres that form its fleece : (i) the coarse beard hair, and ( ii ) the fine soft under- hair close to the skin. Suggest Corrections.
The white fleece of the lamb refers to pure white coloured hairy skin of the lamb. The hairy skin of the sheep has two types of fibres that form its fleece : (i) the coarse beard hair, and ( ii ) the fine soft under- hair close to the skin. Suggest Corrections.
See lessWhat is meant by the following terms? (i) Rearing (ii) Shearing (iii) Sericulture
(i) Rearing: Rearing means helping someone to grow up. (ii) Shearing: It is the process of removal of fleece along with a thin layer of skin from the body of sheep. (ii) Sericulture: Sericulture refers to the rearing of silkworms to obtain silk.
(i) Rearing: Rearing means helping someone to grow up.
See less(ii) Shearing: It is the process of removal of fleece along with a thin layer of skin from the body of sheep.
(ii) Sericulture: Sericulture refers to the rearing of silkworms to obtain silk.
State similarities and differences between the laboratory thermometer and the clinical thermometer.
Similarities: Both thermometers use mercury to measure temperature. Differences: Clinical thermometers are used to measure body temperatures, whereas laboratory thermometers are used to measure temperatures of other objects that are hotter than the human body
Similarities: Both thermometers use mercury to measure temperature. Differences: Clinical thermometers are used to measure body temperatures, whereas laboratory thermometers are used to measure temperatures of other objects that are hotter than the human body
See lessTemperature of boiling water cannot be measured by a _____________ thermometer.
The temperature of boiling water cannot be measured by a clinical thermometer.
The temperature of boiling water cannot be measured by a clinical thermometer.
See lessTemperature is measured in degree ______________.
the temperature is measured in degrees Celsius ( °C ).
the temperature is measured in degrees Celsius ( °C ).
See lessNo medium is required for transfer of heat by the process of __________.
no medium is required for transfer of heat by the process of radiation.
no medium is required for transfer of heat by the process of radiation.
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