Question

Statement (S): The small intestine in cows is longer than that in tigers.
Reason (R): Cellulose digestion takes lesser time than digestion of 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 present in the plants. Carnivores, on the other hand, eat flesh which requires lesser time to be digested. Therefore, herbivores have larger small intestines than carnivores.