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The carbohydrate which cannot be digested by the human digestive system is

  1. A
    Starch
  2. B
    Cellulose
  3. C
    Glycogen
  4. D
    Glucose

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Cellulose is a complex structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls. The human digestive system lacks the specific enzyme cellulase required to break down the linkages present in cellulose, rendering it indigestible as a source of energy, though it acts as vital dietary fiber.

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The carbohydrate which cannot be digested by the human digestive system is
A
Starch
B
Cellulose
C
Glycogen
D
Glucose

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