2006-10-07 04:54:27 · 5 answers · asked by Zatch 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
As per above, humans CANNOT digest cellulose to any extent. We lack the enzymes or microorganisms to properly hydrolyze the glycosidic linkage between the monomers. And if we could digest cellulose, we would not obtain more energy in the sense that the body converts almost all polysaccharides (there are a few exceptions, as always) into glucose. Each glucose molecule effectively translates into 36-38 ATP in aerobic respiration, 2 in anaerobic.
2006-10-07 05:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by sporkscalamity 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Humans cannot effectively digest cellulose as they lack the requisite enzymes for the same, i.e., cellulases. Such enzymes are generally present in the bodies of cellulose digesting bacteria such as Cellulomonas. If the human body would have been able to digest cellulose, it would provide energy, but in insignificant amounts.
2006-10-07 05:46:10 · answer #2 · answered by AR2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
More than what? Humans can digest cellulose, but very poorly. Other organisms do it better.
2006-10-07 05:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by Frank N 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-02 01:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2006-10-07 05:03:19 · answer #5 · answered by Lonnie P 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋