Question

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how does the absorption of fructose differ from the absorption of glucose?
fructose leads to less gastrointestinal upset.
absorption is slower.
fructose uses a different transporter.
fructose is less effective in promoting water uptake.

Explanation:

Fructose absorption is slower than glucose as it uses a different transporter (GLUT - 5 instead of SGLT - 1 for glucose in some cases). Also, fructose is less effective in promoting water uptake compared to glucose. Fructose can actually cause more gastrointestinal upset rather than less.

Answer:

B. Absorption is slower.
C. Fructose uses a different transporter.
D. Fructose is less effective in promoting water uptake.