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During cellulose fermentation by anaerob...

During cellulose fermentation by anaerobic bacteria in rumen and reticulum, cellulose is majority converted into

A

`CO_(2)`

B

Ethyl alcohol

C

Lactic acid

D

Volatile fatty acids

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D
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