Cellulose in plant foods can be digested by

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Solution

The correct option is B Cows
A cow has sac-like rumen which has bacteria that synthesize cellulase enzyme. This enzyme helps in the digestion of the cellulose present in grasses.

So, the correct answer is 'Cows'.

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Question 12
Cellulose-rich food substances are good source of roughage in human beings because

(a) Human beings do not have cellulose-digesting enzymes
(b) Cellulose gets absorbed in the human blood and converts into fibres.
(c) The cellulose-digesting bacteria convert cellulose into fibres.
(d) Cellulose breaks down into smaller components which are egested as roughage.

Which of the following statements about dietary fibres are incorrect?

A. It stretches the intestinal muscles, so they can push unwanted waste.

B. Food rich in fibre content is milk.

C.They are digestible substances like cellulose, which is found in plant foods.

D.They are stringy, indigestible substances like pectin, hemicellulose found in plant foods such as broccoli.

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Cellulose in plant foods can be digested by

The correct option is B CowsA cow has sac-like rumen which has bacteria that synthesize cellulase enzyme. This enzyme helps in the digestion of the cellulose present in grasses.So, the correct answer is 'Cows'.

The correct option is B Cows
A cow has sac-like rumen which has bacteria that synthesize cellulase enzyme. This enzyme helps in the digestion of the cellulose present in grasses.

So, the correct answer is 'Cows'.