Which Simple Sugar Is Directly Absorbed into the Bloodstream During

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which simple sugar is directly absorbed into the bloodstream during digestion?

• A) sucrose
• B) fructose
• C) maltose
• D) lactose
• E) glycogen

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