The glycemic index (GI) is primarily determined by:

a. whether a carbohydrate is a sugar or a starch.
b. the rate of digestion and absorption.
c. the level of liver and muscle glycogen stores.
d. the need for an immediate source of glucose by the muscle.


b

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