When Comparing the Digestion and Absorption of Proteins with Fats

question 60

Multiple Choice

When comparing the digestion and absorption of proteins with fats it is important to know that:

• A) proteins are broken down into individual amino acids and absorbed by all intestinal cells at an equal rate.
• B) larger peptide molecules must be completely broken down into amino acids to be absorbed into the bloodstream from the intestine.
• C) cells in the small intestine preferentially absorb different types of amino acids, which causes competition by amino acids at the absorption sites.
• D) amino acids need a carrier in the bloodstream because they do not transport very well alone.

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