Which sugar is taken up by enterocytes by facilitated diffusion?
Correct Answer: Fructose
Description: Ans. C. FructoseFructose is taken up by enterocytes by facilitated diffusion. Both glucose and galactose are taken up by enterocytes through a sodium-dependent transporter (secondary active transport). Xylose and sucrose are not taken up by enterocytes.
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