NEET Biology question

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Carrier ions like Na+ facilitate the absorption of substances like

(A)Amino acids andCorrect
(B)Glucose and fatty glucose acids
(C)Fatty acids and
(D)Fructose and some glycerol amino acids

Answer: (A)

Solution

The absorption of glucose and amino acids is mediated by carrier ions like Na+. The concentration of Na+ is higher in the intestinal lumen compared to mucosal cells. Na+, therefore moves into the cells along its concentration gradient and simultaneously glucose is transported into the intestinal

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Question ID VK-115000