Upon digestion,food carbohydrates yield four times more glucose than ____.

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Fructose yields one glucose molecule and one fructose molecule, while galactose (found in milk) and sucrose (table sugar) both yield one glucose molecule and one galactose or fructose molecule. Trehalose (found in fungi and insects) yields two glucose molecules. Therefore, fructose yields the least amount of glucose upon digestion compared to the other options given.

Upon Digestion,food Carbohydrates Yield Four Times More Glucose Than ____