Question

Choose the correct order of terms that describes the process of nutrition in ruminants.

• A. swallowing $\to$ partial digestion $\to$ chewing of cud $\to$ complete digestion
• B. chewing of cud $\to$ swallowing $\to$ partial digestion $\to$ complete digestion
• C. chewing of cud $\to$ swallowing $\to$ mixing with digestive juices $\to$ digestion
• D. swallowing $\to$ chewing and mixing $\to$ partial digestion $\to$ complete digestion

Answer 1

The correct option is A swallowing $\to$ partial digestion $\to$ chewing of cud $\to$ complete digestion

Ruminants first swallow the food. It is partially digested and the food is turned into cud. The cud is regurgitated and sent back into the mouth for further chewing. Then it is sent for further digestion.