NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
Question
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Makes up the plants cell wall and is fiber in our diets
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Starch
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Glycogen
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Cellulose
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In plants, the cell wall is composed mainly of strong fibers of the carbohydrate polymer called cellulose. The cell wall’s primary function is to provide a framework for the cell to prevent overgrowth. Cellulose fibers, structural proteins, and other polysaccharides help to maintain the shape and form of the cell.
Detailed explanation-2: -A plant cell wall is arranged in layers and contains cellulose microfibrils, hemicellulose, pectin, lignin, and soluble protein.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cellulose is a fiber found in fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods as part of a plant’s cell walls. It’s found in tree bark and a plant’s leaves.
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