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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Sucrase, found in intestinal glands, converts sucrose into:
Options
A Glucose only
B Glucose and fructose
Correct Answer
C Glucose and galactose
D Maltose and glucose
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Sucrase converts sucrose (table sugar) into glucose and fructose. These monosaccharides are then absorbed via specific transporters in the small intestine.

Hint

This enzyme splits common table sugar into two different monosaccharides.

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