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Physiology G.I.T. 7e2905a1

Which sugar is taken up by enterocytes by facilitated diffusion?

A
Glucose
B
Galactose
C
Fructose
D
Xylose
High-Yield Explanation
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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