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Name the type of carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants but not by humans. Give the reason also.

Answer:

Cellulose is the carbohydrate that can be digested by ruminants but not by humans because ruminants have a large sac-like structure called rumen which is located between the small intestine and large intestine. Certain bacteria are present in rumen which helps in digesting cellulose.