Which one of the following pairs of food components remain totally undigested in humans? A) Peptones and fats , B) Inulin and cellulose , C) Maltose and protein , D) Cellulose and Triacylglycerides

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Inulin and cellulose not metabolised as we don't have enzyme for its digestion

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