Which of the following statements regarding digestion and absorption of carbohydrates is true?

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Digestible polysaccharides such as starch are broken down by enzymes called amylases, into maltose which is then broken down into glucose by maltase. Glucose is then absorbed into the bloodstream from the small intestine. Lactose intolerance results from a deficiency in the enzyme lactase, which breaks down lactose into glucose and galactose. Carbohydrate digestion does not begin in the stomach as enzymes that break down carbohydrates such as amylase do not function in the acidic environment of the stomach. Finally, sucrose is broken down into glucose and fructose by the enzyme sucrase before being absorbed by the small intestine through facilitated diffusion.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Digestion and Absorption of Carbohydrates