5 Questions
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)
carbon
Lactose is equal to ______ + galactose
glucose
Lactose is known as ______ sugar
milk
The conversion to common energy (______) takes place in the liver
glucose
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
This quiz covers the digestion process of carbohydrates, including the splitting of lactose and its absorption in the small intestine, and the conversion to glucose in the liver.
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