Question

Glucose, galactose and fructose all have the same molecular size and composition, and their absorption through the mucosal cells takes place ______________.

• A. At the same rate
• B. Glucose is absorbed most rapidly
• C. Fructose is absorbed most rapidly
• D. Galactose is absorbed most rapidly

Answer 1

The correct option is D Galactose is absorbed most rapidly

Carbohydrates are broken down and absorbed in the form of monosaccharides. Various kinds of monosaccharides are absorbed at different rates the rate of absorption of the different sugars has been found in the following decreasing order - galactose, glucose, fructose, mannose, xylose.