Question

Statement (S): The small intestine in cows is longer than in tigers.

Reason (R): Cellulose digestion takes lesser time than flesh.

• A. Both (S) and (R) are correct
• B. (S) is correct and (R) is incorrect
• C. Both (S) and (R) are incorrect
• D. (S) is incorrect and (R) is correct

Answer 1

The correct option is B

(S) is correct and (R) is incorrect

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.