Question

Termites are insects that chew on wood. Based on a termites diet, which of the following statements would you expect to be true about its digestive system?

a.) The termite's digestive tract produces fast-acting meat-digesting enzymes.
b.) The termite has flattened molars that grind wood.
c.) The termite has a jaw bone and muscles that are adapted for side-to-side grinding movements.
d.) The termite has a symbiotic relationship with cellulose-digesting microorganisms in its digestive tract

Answer 1

I’d say the answer is D because they don’t eat meat and B and C have nothing to do with the digestive system

Answer 2

Answer: d.) The termite has a symbiotic relationship with cellulose-digesting microorganisms in its digestive tract.

Step-by-step explanation:

Termites are the wood eating parasites. They eat wood to meet their nutritional demands. Although there are enzymes present inside the termites which can partially digest the cellulose. But they exhibit a symbiotic relationship with the bacteria present in their gut. The bacteria helps in digestion of rest of the cellulose. In return the bacteria receives shelter and food.