Select the correct match of the digested products in humans given in column-I with their absorption site and mechanism in column-II

Options

(a) Fructose, Na⁺ Small intestine, passive absorption
(b) Glycerol, fatty acids Duodenum, move as chylomicrons
(c) Cholesterol, maltose Large intestine, active absorption
(d) Glycine, glucose Small intestine, active absorption

Correct Answer:

Glycine, glucose Small intestine, active absorption

Explanation:

Small intestine is major area of absorption of nutrients. Approximately 80% of absorption take place here. Glucose, fructose, fatty acids, amino acids (Glycine etc.) are absorbed through mucosa into blood and lymph by active absorption.