Which compounds serve as major sources of energy for ruminant animals?

A) acetic acid and glucose
B) acetic, butyric, and propionic acids
C) dimethylsulfoniopropionate, gluconate, and protocatechuate
D) glucose and sucrose


Answer: B

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