Question

Select the correct match of the digested products in humans with their absorption site and mechanism.

• A. Cholesterol, maltose - Large intestine - Active absorption
• B. Glycine, glucose - Small intestine - Active absorption
• C. Fructose, $N{a}^{+}$ - Large intestine - Passive absorption
• D. Glycerol, fatty acids - Duodenum - Move as chilomicrons

Answer 1

The correct option is B Glycine, glucose - Small intestine - Active absorption

The small intestine is the principal organ for absorption of nutrients. Amino acids like glycine, monosaccharides like glucose are absorbed into the blood by active absorption.