How Do Fructose and Glucose Absorption and Uptake Differ

question 89

Multiple Choice

How do fructose and glucose absorption and uptake differ?

• A) The carrier is the same but absorption is slower when loaded with fructose.
• B) Glucose appears in the blood rapidly but fructose appears in the blood slowly.
• C) Fructose absorption depends on a concentration gradient while glucose absorption requires active transport.
• D) There are no differences between fructose and glucose absorption.

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