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Assertion: Digesetd material is absorbed in the intestine through the process of diffusion.
Reason: Diffusion is a very fast process of absorption.

A

Both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.

B

Both Assertion and Reason are true but, Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.

C

Assertion is true, but reason is false

D

Both Assertion and Reason are false

Text Solution

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The correct Answer is:
D
Diffusion cannot account for complete absorption of nutrient from the intestine because diffusion of any nutrient frm the intestine would continues as long as the concentration difference persists. Moreover, diffusion is a slow process of absorption and to complete the absorption of nutrients expenditure of energy is required.
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