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Yes, also (I know you wouldn't this but don't any idea.) if you swallowed a metal nail (the one you use with a hammer) it would digest easily.
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∙ 13y ago
Paper is mainly composed of cellulose fibers, a complex carbohydrate that humans lack the necessary enzymes to break down. Therefore, our digestive system is unable to process and extract nutrients from paper. Additionally, paper lacks the essential nutrients needed for our bodies to sustain proper functioning.
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∙ 12y agoBecause it had constituents which cannot be accepted by our body
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∙ 7y agoIt is not possible.
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What is the only thing the human body cant digest?
The human body cannot digest cellulose, a complex carbohydrate found in plant cell walls. While we can break down some forms of fiber, cellulose remains undigested as our digestive enzymes cannot break its bonds.
Would filter paper be useful for separation a sugar and water solution?
No it cant because suger dissolves into water
Is a form of carbon hydrate that the body cant digest?
Cellulose is a form of carbohydrate that the body cannot digest. It is a type of fiber found in plant cell walls and provides structural support to plants. While humans lack the necessary enzymes to break down cellulose, it plays a vital role in promoting healthy digestion and regulating bowel movements.
Is tearing a piece of paper in half a physical change?
tearing a piece of paper is a physical change because when you rip it,it is still a piece of paper but lets say that u burn a piece of paper its a chemical change couse you cant change it back to wood again
How does a human digest food?
humans use stomach acid to digest the food
Does paper dissolve in the stomach?
we dont have anzim for hidrolis of sellolas in ather word i think that we cant digest paper
Can a mushroom digest its food?
no it cant digest its own food
Can grown ups digest paper?
Answer:To digest paper means: a] to read and absorb the contents of any written work/paper b] literal meaning to eat and digest.Yes.Adults can digest papers/books with full understanding of its content.No. Adults do not develop any new enzymes to digest paper. Paper is made of cellulose and only herbivores (e.g cow) can digest it
How do humans digest pure gold?
they cant
Can rats it grass?
*eat They can, they just cant digest it
Can your body digest kleenex's?
No. Tissues are made of paper which is made from cellulose which humans cannot digest.
Why you remove the skin of the fish?
your body cant digest the scales
What would happen if you couldn't digest food?
what would happen if your digestive system did not digest your food.
Why does bread kill ducks?
ducks cant digest bread right
Why can you digest bread but not paper?
Hm... (first time answering a question on here) Well, you can digest bread because it is made of grains. Bread is a starch polysaccharide and is, therefore, made of carbohydrates. Paper is made of cellulose and nothing in the world can digest cellulose so... yeah... 0w0"
Why people dont eat things with very high levels of cellulose?
People cannot digest cellulose
What happens if your do eats balloons?
Yor stomac cant digest it so it will get stock
