The part of the stomach where a ruminant stores food is called as
A
Lumen
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B
Rumen
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C
Tubule
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D
Artery
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Solution
The correct option is B Rumen
Rumen is a sac-like structure. It is the largest part of the stomach of ruminants. It is a part where food is stored, mechanically processed and exposed to bacteria that synthesize cellulase enzyme to break cellulose.