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If we could digest cellulose, how much calories would vegetables provide? What are the challenges in engineering an enzyme that makes cellulose digestible to humans?

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Is there a known/studied genetic trait that makes fructose completely flavourless? Are there any similar chemicals that we taste using the same receptors as fructose?

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If we could digest cellulose, how much calories would vegetables provide? What are the challenges in engineering an enzyme that makes cellulose digestible to humans?	1
Is there a known/studied genetic trait that makes fructose completely flavourless? Are there any similar chemicals that we taste using the same receptors as fructose?	1