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Absorption happens the best when the food molecules are in what form?

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Smaller particles and energy

Step-by-step explanation:

Digestion of food refer to breaker down of large food components into smaller particles. When food is ingested or swallowed, it go through slot of processes where it is acted upon by enzymes and it is then breakdown into smaller particles which can be absorbed by the villi in the small intestine. For examples carbohydrates can best be absorbed when it is broken down to monosaccharides like glucose in the intestines.

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