All of the Following Are Fates of Amino Acids Within

question 108

Multiple Choice

All of the following are fates of amino acids within the small intestine EXCEPT

• A)some may be used for energy by the intestinal cells.
• B)some may be used for synthesis of gastric protease.
• C)some may be used for synthesis of proteins by the intestinal cells.
• D)they may be transported across the intestinal cell membrane to the capillaries.

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