Cellulose-rich food substances (i.e. roughages) are considered an essential component of a balanced diet of human beings. Which one of the following is the correct statement about cellulose?

Options

A. Human beings do not have cellulose-digesting enzymes
B. Cellulose is a type of carbohydrate, which gets absorbed in the human blood and gives energy
C. Cellulose breaks down easily into smaller components which are egested as roughages
D. The cellulose-digesting bacteria present in human beings convert cellulose into fibres

Answer

A

Explanation

Human beings do not have cellulose-digesting enzymes