Which of the following substances must be further digested before it can be absorbed by specific carriers in intestinal cells?

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[V A, B; Table 6.4]. Only monosaccharides can be absorbed by intestinal epithelial cells. Disaccharides, such as sucrose, must be digested to monosaccharides before they are absorbed. On the other hand, proteins are hydrolyzed to amino acids, dipeptides, or tripeptides, and all three forms are transported into intestinal cells for absorption.

Which of the Following Substances Must Be Further Digested Before