The digestion and absorption of different types of carbohydrates in foods varies. For example:

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Disaccharides such as sucrose and lactose are easily broken down into their monosaccharide components (glucose, fructose, and galactose) by enzymes in the small intestine before being absorbed into the blood.

B) This statement is not true. Starch digestion begins in the mouth through the action of salivary amylase, but it is not completely digested until it reaches the small intestine where pancreatic amylase finishes the job.

C) This statement is partly true. Sucrose is indeed broken down into its monosaccharide components, but it is absorbed directly into the blood without being transported to the liver.

D) This statement is not true. Different types of starches can have varying degrees of digestibility based on their structure and how they interact with other food components in the digestive tract.

The Digestion and Absorption of Different Types of Carbohydrates in Foods