What would happen if our intestine harbors microbial flora exactly similar to that found in the rumen of cattle?
What would happen if our intestine harbors microbial flora exactly similar to that found in the rumen of cattle?

Solution:

Because the microbes in the rumen (a part of the stomach) of cattle, collectively known as methanogens, are capable of digesting cellulose and have cellulase enzyme, we would be able to digest the cellulose present in our foods if our intestine harbored microbial flora identical to that found in the rumen of cattle.