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ChemistryBiomoleculesCARBOHYDRATESEasy2 minPYQ_2020
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Cellulose present in plants as a food for cattle but not for human beings because

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Solution:

The enzyme cellulase present in the stomach of cattle break cellulose into D-glucose and is easily digested. But, it is not present in the human body hence cellulose can not be broken down into D-glucose in human body and can not act as food for human beings.

Stream:NTA_ABHYAS_NEETSubject:ChemistryTopic:BiomoleculesSubtopic:CARBOHYDRATES
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