The rate of absorption of sugars by the small intestine is highest for?: (A) Pentose, (B) Disaccharides, (C) Hexoses, (D) Polysaccharides
Answer is C. Ans. C HexosesRef: Harrison, 19th ed./Table 26.1 pg. 477* Hexoses are absorbed most rapidly; Amongst hexoses, glucose and galactose are absorbed more rapidly than others.* Mannose and pentose are absorbed more slowly.