____________ is found in plant cell wall and acts as roughage in the body.

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Solution

Plant cell wall contains a complex carbohydrate called cellulose which provides definite shape to the plant cells.
Humans cannot digest cellulose which is referred to as fibre or roughage, but it helps in digestion.
Final answer:
Cellulose is found in plant cell wall and acts as roughage in the body.

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