Which statement does NOT correctly describes carbohydrate absorption by intestinal cells? A) The absorbable units of carbohydrate are disaccharides. B) Fructose is absorbed by facilitated diffusion. C) Glucose is absorbed by Na⁺ and energy-dependent secondary active transport.

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The absorbable units of carbohydrate are monosaccharides, not disaccharides. Disaccharides (such as sucrose and lactose) need to be broken down into their respective monosaccharides (glucose, fructose, and galactose) before they can be absorbed by intestinal cells.

Which Statement Does NOT Correctly Describes Carbohydrate Absorption by Intestinal