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which of the following statements regarding cellulose is true? multiple…

Question

which of the following statements regarding cellulose is true?
multiple choice
cellulose provides fiber or
oughage.\
cellulose can be digested by human digestive enzymes.
cellulose is a source of energy.
cellulose is another name for glucose.
cellulose is one of the units of a sucrose molecule.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Cellulose is a polysaccharide that humans cannot digest as we lack the enzyme cellulase. However, it adds bulk to the diet and is known as dietary fiber or "roughage". Glucose is a monosaccharide, sucrose is a disaccharide (glucose + fructose), and cellulose is not an energy source for humans as it cannot be broken down by our digestive enzymes.

Answer:

Cellulose provides fiber or "roughage."