Fructose Is Taken Up by the Absorptive Cells of the Small

question 57

True/False

Fructose is taken up by the absorptive cells of the small intestine via facilitated diffusion.

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Definitions:

Seed

Mature ovule that contains an embryo, with stored food enclosed in a protective coat.

Vascular Plants

Plants that have specialized structures for conducting water and nutrients throughout the organism, including ferns, gymnosperms, and angiosperms.

Sporophyte

The diploid phase in the life cycle of plants and algae that produces spores.

Xylem

A type of vascular tissue in plants responsible for the transport of water and minerals from the roots to other parts of the plant.