Scientists Created an Enzyme That Will Break Down Any Type

question 39

Multiple Choice

Scientists created an enzyme that will break down any type of carbohydrate. If given to humans, they could use which of the following as a new food source?

• A) glucose
• B) glycerol
• C) cellulose
• D) cholesterol
• E) protein Cellulose is a polysaccharide with bond linkages that are undigestable by humans. The digestive enzymes of animals are unable to hydrolyze cellulose.

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