Question

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

• A. Chief cells in our stomach secrete HCl.
• B. Fructose and amino acids are absorbed through the inner lining of stomach with the help of carrier ions like Ca⁺².
• C. Chylomicrons are small lipoprotein particles that are transported from the intestine into blood capillaries.
• D. About 60% of starch is hydrolyzed in the stomach.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

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