Fat Absorption Through the Plasma Membrane of Epithelial Cells ________

question 117

Multiple Choice

Fat absorption through the plasma membrane of epithelial cells ________.

• A) Is accomplished by cotransporters that use the concentration gradient of Na+ outside of the cells
• B) requires vesicular, active transport of the relatively large fatty acids and monoglyceride
• C) occurs by simple diffusion because lipids are able to penetrate the hydrophobic fatty acid tails within the plasma membrane
• D) requires enzymes attached to the brush border to further breakdown the fats

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