the functions of this cellulose inhuman digestion.
2006-11-01 12:53:00 · 3 answers · asked by Levan 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
it can not be digested by humans and therefore acts like a roto-rooter through the colon cleaning it and pushing things through it. It. It is not able to be broken down by a lot of animals.Cows and sheep can break it down but because of its 4 stomachs.
2006-11-01 13:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by tiff-so-fierce 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cellulose is not used in human digestion -- It is the only substance that cannot be broken down further than itself. The nutrients around it can be digested and is used for keratin, water, and other carbohydrate substances.. Some vegetables contain lipids as well.
2006-11-01 20:55:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This cellulose is found in plants and is undigestible in the human digestive tract but it plays an important role in the movement of bowels.
2006-11-02 19:43:18 · answer #3 · answered by moosa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋