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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Which one of the following statements is correct?

  1. A Starch on complete hydrolysis gives fructose
  2. B Lactose on hydrolysis gives glucose and fructose
  3. C Glucose on slow oxidation to \(\mathrm{CO}_2\) and \(\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) by enzyme does not liberate energy
  4. D Cellulose is not digestible in human body
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(D) Cellulose is not digestible in human body

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Cellulose is a polysaccharide which holds or binds many small monosaccharide units together by glycosidic bonds. The type of glycosidic bond present is of \((\beta)-1,4\) bond. Which cannot be broken down by enzymes present in human body. Thus, we cannot digest cellulose.