Question

Polysaccharides such as lignin, cellulose, hemi-cellulose and pectin though do not supply energy but are important fibrous component of our body.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

The main components of dietary fiber are derived from the cell walls of plant material in the diet and comprise cellulose, hemi-cellulose and pectin (the non-starch polysaccharides). Lignin, a non-carbohydrate component of the cell wall is also often included. Dietary fiber is a term which is felt to be valuable for the consumer who looks upon this as a healthy component of the diet. At the present time, there is no consensus as to which components of carbohydrate should be included as dietary fiber and different authors have variously included non-starch polysaccharides and resistant starch.

So, the correct option is 'True'.