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In small intestine, active absorption oc...

In small intestine, active absorption occurs in case of

A

Glucose

B

Amino acids

C

`Na^+`

D

All the above

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  • In small intestive, active absorption occurs in case of ……. .

    A
    Glucose
    B
    Amino acids
    C
    `Na^(+)`
    D
    All the above
  • Assertion: (A) Large intestine also shows the presence of villi like small intestine. Reason: (B) Absorption of water takes place in large intestine.

    A
    Both A and B are true and B is the correct explanation of A
    B
    Both A and B are true but B is not the correct explanation of A
    C
    A is true but B is false
    D
    A is false but B is true
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