name the component of food that is not digested in the human intestine.
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Answer:
fiber is not digested in human intestine and hence it is used to prevent constipation
The human intestine is unable to Digest the cellulose due to lack of Required enzymes and methanogens bacteria. The enzyme that is required for the digestion of Cellulose is known to be Cellulase Enzyme. This enzyme was previously in our body stored in Vermiform Appendix, but now this is no more in found and also the Vermiform Appendix is a vestigial organ now.
The Human intestine digest all other types of nutrients such as Proteins, lipids(fats) and Starches. The enzymes release by the Pancreas is release in the duodenum, which goes along with food to the intestine in order to be digested.
♦️Enzymes that are released for digestion...!!!
Amylase is produced in the salivary glands, pancreas, and small intestine....
Protease is produced in the stomach, pancreas, and small intestine...
Lipase is produced in the pancreas and small intestine.