Why Are Humans Unable to Digest Cellulose

question 13

Multiple Choice

Why are humans unable to digest cellulose?

• A)Cellulose is made of glucose molecules connected by β 1-4 glycosidic linkages.
• B)Cellulose is made of glucose molecules connected by α 1-4 glycosidic linkages.
• C)Cellulose is made of glucose molecules connected by α 1-6 glycosidic linkages.

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