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This document discusses the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. It describes how carbohydrates are broken down by enzymes in the mouth, stomach, and small intestine into monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and galactose. These monosaccharides are then absorbed into the bloodstream through the intestinal walls by three mechanisms: passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport. Glucose and galactose specifically use active transport, a process that moves them against their concentr

Author

Samira Rahman

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EN