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cellulytic breakdown of cellulose, e.g. by hydrolysis. Occurs at a sufficient level to provide a source of energy only in ruminants and species with a large intestine adapted to fermentation. cellulytic bacteria bacteria in the rumen which digest cellulose to volatile fatty acids especially acetic, butyric and propionic. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The cellulytic activities of these pathogens enable them to access [ILLEGIBLE TEXT] intracellular sources of host iron as hemoglobin, myoglobin, catalase, and ferritin (17). |
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