Diagram Typical Intestinal Absorption of Peptides

question 66

Short Answer

Diagram typical intestinal absorption of peptides.Begin with the arrival of a protein in the lumen of the small intestine, and continue the diagram until the absorbed peptides reach the hepatic portal vein.Include in your diagram the enzymes and transporters that might be involved; and label the intestinal lumen, the apical and basolateral membranes the peptides might cross, and the anatomical pathway the absorbed peptides would take to reach the hepatic portal vein.

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Definitions:

Mutagens

Agents that cause mutations or changes in the DNA of organisms, which can lead to genetic diversity or, in some cases, diseases like cancer.

RNA

Ribonucleic Acid, a molecule essential for coding, decoding, regulation, and expression of genes.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that contains the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known living organisms and many viruses.

Chemical Hazard

A type of hazard posed by chemicals which can cause harm or damage to humans, animals, or the environment.