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Q: Why can't the human body break down cellulose?
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What is the only thing the human body cant digest?

cellulose


What is undigested cellulose called?

Your body cant digest cellulose but its pretty much just fiber


Why do animals do not digest cellulose?

Humans are unable to get metabolic energy from cellulose because they lack the enzymes necessary to chemically break it down. Since the human body can't properly digest cellulose, it's passed in the feces.


Why cant human utilize cellulose as an energy source?

It seems we lack enzymes that are capable of breaking down cellulose.


Is the fiber in your diet really cellulose?

u cant find cellulose in ur body u can only find it in plants structure :)


What is the part of plant food that you cant digest?

Cellulose, or fiber, is the tough, indigestible part of plants. Since the body cannot digest it, it passed out in the stool. Fiber is very good for your body, because it keeps you bowels healthy.


What are risks of Mercury?

once it is in you cant get it out easily and to much can kill you and your body cant break it down.


How do cells fit into the human body?

Because cells in a human body are really small that you cant see them.


What are some risks of Mercury?

once it is in you cant get it out easily and to much can kill you and your body cant break it down.


Will you get sick from your dog?

No. humans cant get sick from dogs and daogs cant get sick from humans.


What carbohydrate from plants cant the human digestive system break down into simple sugars?

Sucrose or cane sugar


Why cant a human dive more than 109 meters?

the pressure is more than the human body is designed to cope with.