Indigestible carbohydrates often are classified as fiber. the human digestive tract lacks the enzymes to hydrolyze the _________

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son4ous [18]

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Indigestible carbohydrates often are classified as fiber. the human digestive tract lacks the enzymes to hydrolyze the _________

_____ bonds in these polysaccarides.

Biology

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andrew11 [14] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-18T23:20:54+03:00

<h2>Answer</h2>

Unable to hydrolyze Beta 1-4 linkages

<h2>Explanation</h2>

Cellulose is present in the plant structure. It is insoluble in water and aqueous solution. Humans do not have the necessary bacteria in their intestines that produces the enzyme cellulase required to break down the beta 1,4 linkage of cellulases. So we cannot break down the bond and are unable to digest these polysaccharides.