Question

What is the final product of carbohydrate digestion?

Answer 1

Carbohydrates:

1. Carbohydrates are sugar molecules containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen primarily.
2. Carbohydrates digestion starts at the mouth, and salivary glands moisten the food.
3. Salivary glands release enzymes known as salivary amylase breaks down polysaccharides present in the food.
4. Then digestion takes place in the small intestine by pancreatic amylase.
5. Individual monosaccharides are absorbed into the bloodstream and then transported to the liver.
6. The final product of carbohydrate digestion is monosaccharides such as glucose, galactose, fructose, etc.