Hydrolysis of sucrose takes place primarily in the ________.
A)mouth
B)stomach
C)pancreas
D)small intestine
E)large intestine

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Hydrolysis of sucrose takes place primarily in the small intestine, specifically in the duodenum, where pancreatic enzymes (sucrase) break down the sucrose into glucose and fructose. The mouth and stomach do not have the necessary enzymes to break down sucrose, and the large intestine is primarily responsible for absorbing water and electrolytes, not digesting carbohydrates.

Hydrolysis of Sucrose Takes Place Primarily in the ________