JAMB Biology 2009 Objective — Question 30

Question 30 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2009 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The association between bacteria residing in the caecum and the ruminant is

A. parasitism
B. predation
C. saprophytism
D. mutualismCorrect

Explanation

The bacterial that are found in the caecum of ruminants help them with the digestion of the vegetable eaten. The ruminants in turn provide food and shelter for them.

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