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NEET2009ZoologyDigestion and AbsorptionActual

Which one of the following statement is true regarding digestion and absorption of food in humans?

Options

  1. AOxyntic cells in our stomach secrete the proenzyme pepsinogen.
  2. BFructose and amino acids are absorbed through intestinal mucosa with the help of carrier ions like N a ⁺ .
  3. CChylomicrons are small lipoprotein particles that are transported from intestine into blood capillaries.
  4. DAbout 60 % of starch is hydrolysed by salivary amylase in our mouth.

Correct answer

B. Fructose and amino acids are absorbed through intestinal mucosa with the help of carrier ions like N a ⁺ .

Step-by-step solution

Chylomicrons are lipoprotein particles synthesized by intestinal epithelial cells and consisting mainly of triglycerides. Chylomicrons are the form, in which dietory fat is transported in the circulatory system.

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