Which type of carbohydrate CANNOT be broken down by the GI tract does not provide energy but helps t...........

General Science (CHSL) Biology

Which type of carbohydrate CANNOT be broken down by the GI tract, does not provide energy, but helps the body get rid of

wastes and keeps the intestinal tract healthy?

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SSC CHSL 27th May 2022 Shift-1

Fibre

Starch

Sugar

Glycogen

Let’s break it down:

- Fibre is the one here you’re looking for. Green tick!

- Your body can’t digest it, so it passes through the GI tract unchanged.

- It doesn’t give you calories, but it does help sweep out waste and keeps your bowels moving smoothly.

- Starch is a complex carb your body can break down and use for energy. So, it doesn’t fit the description.

- Sugar is the simplest carb and gets digested quickly for a fast energy boost.

- Glycogen is how your body stores extra glucose for later use—it’s a backup energy source, but not something you eat directly.

So, fibre is the only one here that fits all the criteria you listed.

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