BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

CARBOHYDRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What does cellulose do for our body?
A
keeps food moving through digestive track
B
builds lean muscle
C
promotes heart health
D
purifies blood stream
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Humans cannot digest cellulose. However, it is consumed in the diet as fibre. Fibre helps the digestive system to keep the food moving through the gut and moves the waste out of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cellulose is also an insoluble fiber and does not dissolve in water. When consumed, insoluble fibers can help push food through the digestive system and support regular bowel movements (2).

Detailed explanation-3: -Cellulose is the main substance in the walls of plant cells, helping plants to remain stiff and upright. Humans cannot digest cellulose, but it is important in the diet as fibre. Fibre assists your digestive system – keeping food moving through the gut and pushing waste out of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Cellulose is a non-digestible carbohydrate for humans. It generally includes green leafy vegetables and, in our diet, acts as roughage to allow the movement of the bowl. It helps in connecting cells to form tissues and signals the cells to grow and divide. Humans cannot digest cellulose.

Detailed explanation-5: -However, it has since been proven that cellulose is degraded by gut bacteria.

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