Which of the Following Statements Regarding Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding digestion and absorption of carbohydrates is true?

• A)Carbohydrate digestion begins in the stomach.
• B)Lactose intolerance results from an insufficiency of the enzyme,amylase.
• C)Digestible polysaccharides are broken down into the monosaccharides glucose,galactose and fructose,which can be absorbed.
• D)Sucrose is the main form of carbohydrate that can be absorbed by active transport across the intestinal epithelium.
• E)Cellulose from plants is a polymer of glucose that can be easily digested and absorbed by the human GI tract.

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