Q. What is the main site of amino acids absorption in human’s small intestine?
A) Duodenum
B) Jejunum
C) Ileum
D) Both (a) and (b)
Explanation
Absorption of amino acids occur by the active and facilitated transport. But major absorption takes place by the active transport. Absorption of amino acids occur mainly in duodenum and jejunum and parts of the small intestine. Here, about 97 – 98% of amino acids are absorbed
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