Which of These Statements Are True Concerning Protein Digestion in the Body

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of these statements are true concerning protein digestion in the body?

• A)Pepsin breaks down proteins into peptides.
• B)Peptidases on the intestinal villi break down peptides into amino acids.
• C)Amino acids are absorbed into intestinal epithelial cells by cotransport.
• D)Amino acids are transported to the liver by the hepatic portal system.
• E)All of these are true statements.

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