Question

like other animals, this camel has microorganisms living in its stomach and intestines. these microorganisms break down the plants the camel eats. which of the following statements is true? the camel is harmed when microorganisms break down food into small nutrient particles. the microorganisms destroy the food by breaking it down into small particles. the camel is helped when microorganisms break down food into small nutrient particles. the microorganisms make it easier for the camel to get nutrients from the food. the camel is not affected when the microorganisms break down food into small particles. the microorganisms only break down parts of the food that do not have nutrients.

Explanation:

To determine the true statement, we analyze the relationship between the camel and the microorganisms. Microorganisms in the camel's digestive system break down the plants it eats. Breaking food into small nutrient particles helps the camel absorb nutrients easier, so the camel is helped. The first option says the camel is harmed (incorrect, as breakdown aids nutrient absorption). The third option says the camel is not affected and microbes break non - nutrient parts (incorrect, as microbes break down food for nutrient extraction). The second option correctly states the camel is helped as microbes make nutrient absorption easier.

Answer:

The camel is helped when microorganisms break down food into small nutrient particles. The microorganisms make it easier for the camel to get nutrients from the food.