The rate of absorption of sugars by the small intestine is highest for?
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.
Pentose
Disaccharides
Hexoses
Polysaccharides
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