Which of the following carbohydrates cannot be directly utilised by the human body as a source of energy?

Glucose

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Sucrose

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Glycogen

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Cellulose

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Starch

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Solution

The correct option is B Cellulose
Cellulose cannot be directly utilised by the human body as a source of energy.Humans are unable to digest cellulose because the appropriate enzymes to breakdown the beta acetal linkages are lacking.No vertebrate can digest cellulose directly.

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