Magnesium Is Absorbed in the Small Intestine Through Diffusion and ____

question 55

Multiple Choice

Magnesium is absorbed in the small intestine through diffusion and ____.

• A)carrier-mediated active transport
• B)osmosis
• C)facilitated diffusion
• D)peristalsis

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Definitions:

Proteins

Essential macromolecules made of amino acids that perform a wide range of functions within organisms, including catalyzing metabolic reactions and supporting cell structure.

Cofactors

Non-protein chemicals that assist enzymes in catalyzing reactions, essential for enzyme activity.

Osmolarity

A measure of the solute concentration per liter of solution, commonly used to describe the body fluids' concentration.

Acetyl-CoA

A molecule involved in metabolism that conveys the carbon atoms within the acetyl group to the citric acid cycle to be oxidized for energy production.