Question

Which of the following correctly explains the absorption of amino acids?

• A. Amino acids are mostly absorbed into the blood by active absorption. Small amounts of amino acids are generally absorbed by simple diffusion. Some amino acids are absorbed by facilitated transport.
• B. Amino acids are mostly absorbed into the blood by active absorption. Small amounts of amino acids are generally absorbed by simple diffusion. Some amino acids are absorbed by simple diffusion.
• C. Amino acids are mostly absorbed into the blood by simple diffusion. Small amounts of amino acids are generally absorbed by active transport. Some amino acids are absorbed by facilitated transport.
• D. Amino acids are mostly absorbed into the blood by facilitated transport. Small amounts of amino acids are generally absorbed by active absorption. Some amino acids are absorbed by simple diffusion.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Correct answer is (a) Amino acids are mostly absorbed into the blood by active absorption. Small amounts of amino acids are generally absorbed by simple diffusion. Some amino acids are absorbed by facilitated transport.