Multiple choice

Which of the following are included in phylum Fibrobacteres?

  1. Phosphate solubilising bacteria

  2. Rumen bacteria

  3. Glycan utilising bacteria

  4. Pathogenic bacteria

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Fibrobacteres is a small bacterial phylum which includes many of the major rumen bacteria. They allow the degradation of plant-based cellulose in ruminant animals.