When carbohydrates are completely digested the end products are?

The complete digestion of carbohydrates yields monosaccharides, primarily glucose. Glucose is the simplest form of carbohydrate that the body can directly absorb and utilize as an energy source. When complex carbohydrates, such as starch, are consumed, they are broken down into smaller sugar molecules through the action of enzymes such as amylase in the saliva and pancreas. Sucrase and lactase are also involved in the digestion of specific types of sugars. The end result of carbohydrate digestion is the production of glucose, which is transported to cells throughout the body for energy production.

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