BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
is a complex carbohydrate that provides little energy and cannot be digested.
A
Fiber
B
Carbohydrates
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that the body can’t digest. Though most carbohydrates are broken down into sugar molecules called glucose, fiber cannot be broken down into sugar molecules, and instead it passes through the body undigested.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complex carbohydrates (polysaccharides) comprise starches and dietary fibers. Starches are polymers of glucose. Dietary fibers a are mainly indigestible complex carbohydrates in plant cell walls (cellulose, hemicellulose, and pectin) and a variety of gums, mucilages, and algal polysaccharides.

Detailed explanation-3: -Fiber is a complex healthy carbohydrate. Your body can’t break down fiber. Most of it passes through the intestines, stimulating and aiding digestion. Fiber also regulates blood sugar, lowers cholesterol and keeps you feeling full longer.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dietary fiber consists of a group of complex carbohydrates found mostly in vegetables, fruits and legumes. Their fibrous structure makes them indigestible by humans, so they contribute no calories or energy to your diet. Most dietary fiber passes through your intestinal tract completely undigested.

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