Question

which of the following polysaccharides can humans digest?
select all that apply:
amylopectin
amylose
cellulose
glycogen

Explanation:

Amylopectin and amylose are components of starch. Humans have enzymes (like amylase) to break down starch. Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in animals (including humans) and can be broken down by human enzymes. Cellulose has β - 1,4 - glycosidic bonds. Humans lack the enzyme (cellulase) to break these bonds, so cellulose cannot be digested by humans.

Answer:

A. amylopectin, B. amylose, D. glycogen