Question

Which one of the following enzymes is present in animals like cow, buffaloes etc to digest compounds like paper, cloth etc?

• A. sucrase
• B. silicones
• C. cellulase
• D. urease

Answer 1

The correct option is C

cellulase

Animals like cows need rumen microorganisms to survive. Even though cows eat grass, they can’t digest it on their own. This is because cows can’t make the enzymes needed to break down some parts of plant cells. For example, cows can’t digest cellulose. To do this, they need an enzyme called cellulase. This is why the microorganisms are so important- they produce the cellulase and other enzymes necessary to break down the parts of plant cells that the cow can’t digest.