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Cellulose is not digestible by humans due to the absence of which of the following enzymes?(a) Amylase(b) Urease(c) Cellulase(d) InvertaseI had been asked this question during an online exam.My doubt is from Biomolecules topic in chapter Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

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The CORRECT answer is (C) Cellulase

To explain: The ENZYME cellulase hydrolyses cellulose into glucose and THEREBY digests it. However, the human stomach does not produce any enzyme capable of digesting cellulose, and hence it cannot be DIGESTED.



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