Human Biology, 14 Edition

Published by McGraw-Hill Education
ISBN 10: 1-25924-574-8
ISBN 13: 978-1-25924-574-9

Chapter 2 - Section 2.4 - Carbohydrates - Check Your Progress - Page 31: 3

Answer

Glucose units in cellulose are linked differently than they are in starch or glycogen. This prevents our bodies from digesting cellulose and using it for energy. Cellulose passes undigested through the digestive tract in the form of fiber.

Work Step by Step

Glucose units in cellulose are linked differently than they are in starch or glycogen. This prevents our bodies from digesting cellulose and using it for energy. Cellulose passes undigested through the digestive tract in the form of fiber.
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