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Movement of fatty acids and monoglycerides through the membranes of the small intestine occurs primarily by ____.

A) osmosis
B) bulk flow
C) active transport
D) diffusion
E) ion channels

Fatty Acids

Long hydrocarbon chains that are a major component of lipids, serving as energy sources and structural elements in cell membranes.

Monoglycerides

Molecules made of one fatty acid attached to a glycerol backbone, important as emulsifiers in food production.

Small Intestine

A part of the gastrointestinal tract where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.

  • Comprehend the processes that facilitate the movement of nutrients across cellular membranes.
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