Question

Which are the following has the longest small intestine?

• A. Carnivore
• B. Omnivore
• C. Herbivore
• D. Autotroph

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Herbivore

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. A herbivore is an organism that feeds on plants.
2. They have the longest small intestine because they need to digest cellulose.
3. The digestion of cellulose takes a much longer time to get processed completely.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option A:

1. A carnivore is an organism that eats meat.
2. Carnivores have the smallest small intestine.

Option B:

1. An omnivore is an organism that eats plants and animals.
2. Omnivores have smaller small intestines as compared to herbivores.

Option C:

1. An autotroph is an organism that prepares its own food.
2. They don't have small intestines.

Final answer: Herbivores have the longest small intestine.