Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Digestion

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a true statement about the digestion and absorption of proteins?

• A) Polypeptide chains are digested to yield individual amino acids, which can be absorbed into the blood.
• B) Polypeptide chains are digested to yield dipeptides, which can be absorbed into the blood.
• C) Many whole proteins are absorbed by phagocytosis and enter the blood.
• D) The products of protein digestion are first absorbed into the lymphatic system, which empties into the blood.

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