The Primary Function of the Gastrointestinal Tract Is Digestion and Absorption

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Essay

The primary function of the gastrointestinal tract is digestion and absorption of nutrients. Describe the process of digestion and absorption of fats, including the enzymes and transporters involved in this process.

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Definitions:

Stable Conformation

The spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule that is energetically favorable and has lower internal strain.

Cis-1,4-Dipropylcyclohexane

A cyclohexane derivative where two propyl groups are positioned on the same side of the cyclohexane ring at the 1st and 4th positions.

Stable Conformation

A molecular arrangement that is in a low energy state, making it less reactive and more resistant to changes.

Cis-1,2-Dimethylcyclohexane

An organic compound where two methyl groups are positioned on the same side of a cyclohexane ring, affecting its chemical and physical properties.