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The initial splitting begins in the ______ and the final splitting and absorption occur in small intestine
The initial splitting begins in the ______ and the final splitting and absorption occur in small intestine
mouth
The carbohydrates are compounds made of ______, oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H)
The carbohydrates are compounds made of ______, oxygen (O) and hydrogen (H)
carbon
Lactose is equal to ______ + galactose
Lactose is equal to ______ + galactose
glucose
Lactose is known as ______ sugar
Lactose is known as ______ sugar
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The conversion to common energy (______) takes place in the liver
The conversion to common energy (______) takes place in the liver
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Study Notes
Carbohydrate Digestion and Absorption
- Initial splitting of carbohydrates begins in the mouth
- Final splitting and absorption of carbohydrates occur in the small intestine
- Conversion of carbohydrates to common energy (glucose) takes place in the liver
Characteristics of Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates are compounds composed of carbon (C), oxygen (O), and hydrogen (H)
Lactose
- Lactose is a carbohydrate composed of glucose and galactose
- Lactose is the principle carbohydrate found in milk
- Lactose is also known as milk sugar
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