A food scientist has chemically analyzed a food item to determine its ingredients. One of the ingredients was a complex chemical that consisted of several hundred glucose molecules bonded together. When the scientist tested the complex chemical, he discovered it couldn't be digested by humans. Based on this information, the complex chemical was a form of _____.

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The complex chemical that consists of hundreds of glucose molecules bonded together is likely a form of fiber. Fiber is a type of carbohydrate that cannot be digested by humans, but it is an important part of a healthy diet as it can aid in digestion and help regulate blood sugar levels. Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and can be digested by humans (unless lactose intolerant), sucrose is a simple sugar found in table sugar and can be digested by humans, and starch is a complex carbohydrate composed of glucose molecules that can be broken down and digested by humans.

A Food Scientist Has Chemically Analyzed a Food Item to Determine