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Bology class 11 - Absorption and Assimilation of Carbohydrates Absorption and Assimilation of Carbohydrates The metabolism of carbohydrates is the process of getting the carbohydrates in the foods we eat into the form that provides fuel to our body’s cells. This process involves  digestion, absorption, and transportation to various cells of the body for its utilization  (i.e. assimilation). Most commonly, carbohydrate metabolism results in the production of glucose molecules which are the most efficient source of energy for our muscles and our brains. Energy or fuel from our food is used for cell growth, repair, and normal cell functioning.Carbohydrates are broken down to provide glucose for energy. Digestion predominantly occurs with the help of enzymes lining the wall of the small intestine. Once absorbed, galactose and fructose are metabolized further by the liver to produce glucose and minimal amounts of other metabolites. The digestion process of polysaccharides such as