Question

Roughage component in our food is made up of

• A. Glucose
• B. Cellulose
• C. Starch
• D. Cane sugar

Answer 1

The correct option is B

Cellulose

Roughage:

1. Roughage is the fibrous and indigestible substance that is obtained from vegetable foodstuffs that do not provide any nutrients when consumed.
2. The main function is that it helps in the passage of food and waste products through the digestive system.

Correct option: B.

Explanation for correct option:

1. Cellulose is a plant polysaccharide that is considered the most abundant organic polymer on earth.
2. It forms a cell wall around plant cells and when we consume plant-related foodstuff it acts as roughage.

Explanation for incorrect options:

Option A:

1. Glucose is a monosaccharide that is present in foods that are rich in carbohydrates like bread, potatoes, fruits, etc.

Option C:

1. Starch is a reserve food material in plants that is obtained from corns, sweet potato, wheat, etc.

Option D:

1. Cane sugar is sucrose and is obtained from sugar cane, beet, etc.