Which of the Following Is Incorrect Concerning Carbohydrate Absorption

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is incorrect concerning carbohydrate absorption?

• A) Monosaccharides can enter the villi.
• B) End products of carbohydrate digestion are transported through the portal vein to the liver.
• C) Maltose is transported through the portal vein to the liver.
• D) Disaccharides are digested to monosaccharides by enzymes that are attached to intestinal cells.

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