Digestion and Absorption Question 37
37. Select the correct match of the digested products in humans given in column -I with their absorption site and mechanism in column-II
[NEET 2013]
| Column I | Column II | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Fructose, $\mathrm{Na}^{+}$ | Small intestine, passive absorption |
| (b) | Glycerol, fatty acids | Duodenum, move as chylomicrons |
| (c) | Cholesterol, maltose | Large intestine, active absorption |
| (d) | Glycine, glucose | Small intestine, active absorption |
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Answer : d
Hints & Solution
(d) Small intestine is major area of absorbtion of nutrients. Approximately 80% of absorbtion take place here. Glucose, fructose, fatty acids, amino acids (Glycine etc.) are absorbed through mucosa into blood and lymph by active absorbtion.
