Absorption of glucose in intestine is by:: (A) Secondary active transport, (B) Facilitated diffusion, (C) Primary active transport, (D) None of the above
Answer is A. Ans. (a) Secondary active transport(Ref: Ganong 25th ed, p.45)Secondary active transport protein for glucose transport is Sodium Glucose Cotransporter (SGLT)SGLT 1-intestine and SGLT 2-Proximal convoluted tubule of kidney