Some bacterial cells are inedible for humans because of the
A) high ion content in the cytoplasm.
B) high proportion of nucleic acids that humans degrade to the waste product uric acid.
C) peptide-linked sugars in the cell wall cannot be digested.
D) high uric acid content of the cytoplasm.
E) high polyamine content, which is toxic.

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Humans cannot efficiently metabolize nucleic acids, leading to the production of uric acid, which can be harmful in high amounts.

Some Bacterial Cells Are Inedible for Humans Because of the