GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -So the correct answer is ‘Monoglycerides’. Was this answer helpful?

Detailed explanation-2: -In adults, essentially all protein is absorbed as tripeptides, dipeptides or amino acids and this process occurs in the duodenum or proximal jejunum of the small intestine. The peptides and/or amino acids pass through the interstitial brush border by facilitative diffusion or active transport.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amino acids are absorbed by a co-transport mechanism with sodium ions. Both sodium ion and amino acid combine with a cell surface protein receptor. There are different receptors for the groups: neutral amino acids.