This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: NEET Jan 2020, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'Which absorbs least water? \nSelect and explain. \nA. Mucilage, B. Cellulose, C. Gums, D. Pectin', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Cellulose: It is unbranched, non-starch homopolysaccharide It is made up of b - Glucose Acts as FIBRES in the diet Cellulose is present in the cell walls of plants and other organisms FIBRES 2 TYPES: INSOLUBLE SOLUBLE Cellulose, Hemicellulose Excreted unchanged. Thus, it absorbs least water Pectins, Gums Absorbs H2O& conveed to Gel form, which is excreted', 'role': 'assistant'}]