Biology, asked by ishit2, 1 year ago

why humans cannot digest cellulose.

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Answered by vivisivaavcce
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It is not that humans cant digest cellulose.they can digest cellulose.
BUT WE FIND DIFFICULT IN DIGESTING THEM
Herbivores usually contain more long small intestine  than carnivores for this purpose.
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VAC: The answer is simple
VAC: Humans dont have cellulase enzyme, so they can't digest cellulose
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Answered by anushkakonchada7
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Answer:

Humans cannot digest cellulose because they lack the enzymes essential for breaking the beta-acetyl linkages. The undigested cellulose acts as fibre that aids in the functioning of the intestinal tract.

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