Absorption of Monosaccharides

Question 1

The glucose carrier proteins in the cell-surface membrane of the small intestine work in a similar way to the

Answer 1

amino acid carrier proteins

Question 2

Sodium ions and glucose molecules are……….. into the epithelial cells via….

Answer 2

Sodium ions and glucose molecules are co-transported into the epithelial cells via facilitated diffusion

Question 3

The glucose molecules diffuse across the epithelial cell and enter

Answer 3

the capillary at the other end of the cell by facilitated diffusion

Question 4

The concentration gradient of sodium ions is maintained by

Answer 4

actively transporting sodium ions out of the epithelial cells into the blood