Which one/two part of compound stomach of cattle are rich in methanogens ?

Whole compound stomach

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Oppasurn

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Both A and B

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Rumen

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Solution

The correct option is D Rumen
Ruminants mammals are those mammals which ferment food in a specialized stomach prior to digestion. Rumen part of the compound stomach of these animals is rich in methanogen bacteria. Cellulose is digested in this part of the stomach.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.

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