Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option for the corresponding gap.

Dietary fibre is a carbohydrate that is incompletely absorbed in humans and some animals. Like all carbohydrates, when _____(i)______,it produces energy. However, it does not contribute much energy due to limitations on its _____(ii)_____ and digestion. Fibre provides bulk to intestinal contents and stimulates the ______(iii)______ muscular contractions of the intestines. For these reasons, fibre is important for digestive health. It helps ______(iv)_____ constipation and diarrhoea and is said to reduce colon cancer.

  1. immersion

  2. intake

  3. embodiment

  4. absorbability

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that dietary fibre is 'incompletely absorbed' in humans. The blank asks what limits fibre's effectiveness - it's about how well it can be taken up by the body. 'Absorbability' refers directly to the capacity for absorption, which perfectly parallels the earlier mention of fibre being incompletely absorbed. 'Immersion,' 'intake,' and 'embodiment' don't relate to nutrient uptake.