Because humans lack the _____ needed to digest two of the oligosaccharides commonly found in dried beans, soybeans, peas, and lentils, these foods are fermented by bacteria in the large intestine.
A)enzymes
B)gastric acid
C)raffinose
D)stachyose

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The question is asking why humans have difficulty digesting certain carbohydrates found in legumes, and the answer is that humans lack the necessary enzymes to break down these carbohydrates. The other options given are either components of the digestive system that are not relevant to this question (gastric acid) or specific types of carbohydrates found in legumes (raffinose and stachyose).

Because Humans Lack the _____ Needed to Digest Two of the Oligosaccharides