Humans can digest glucose polymers containing α(1→4)glycosidic linkages,but not those with β(1→4)linkages.

Name: Humans can digest glucose polymers containing α(1→4)glycosidic linkages,but not those with β(1→4)linkages.
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Humans have enzymes like amylase that can break down α(1→4) glycosidic linkages found in starch, but lack enzymes to efficiently break down β(1→4) glycosidic linkages found in cellulose, making cellulose indigestible.

Humans Can Digest Glucose Polymers Containing α(1→4)glycosidic Linkages,but Not Those