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Polysaccharides That Cannot Be Digested by Human Digestive Enzymes, and Therefore

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Polysaccharides that cannot be digested by human digestive enzymes, and therefore cannot be absorbed, are called _______________


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Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis

A cellular process by which cells absorb external substances through the inward folding of their plasma membrane, allowing specific molecules to enter the cell via receptors.

Specific Molecules

Refers to unique molecules that have a distinct composition and structure, serving specific roles in various biological and chemical processes.

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by glands, responsible for regulating physiological activities and maintaining homeostasis in the body.

Second Law

Presumably referencing the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which states that the entropy of any isolated system always increases.

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