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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
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Assertion: Maximum absorption of food occurs in small intestine.
Reason: Villi & microvilli abundantly present in small intestine.
Reason: Villi & microvilli abundantly present in small intestine.
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Correct option: D
Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion
Option D (Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion) is correct because the presence of villi and microvilli in the small intestine increases the surface area for maximum absorption.
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II. Fatty acids cannot be absorbed directly
III. Glycerol can reach into the blood and lymph directly
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I. Absorption of monosaccharides, alcohol, some water and medicines like asprin occurs in the stomach
II. Fatty acids cannot be absorbed directly
III. Glycerol can reach into the blood and lymph directly
IV. Maximum absorption of water (90%) takes place in the small intestine
V. Large intestine and mouth are not the site of absorption Which one of the following is antioxidant vitamin? Deficiency of which essential amino acid leads to deregulation of blood sugar? Which of the following is the constituent of pancreatic juices?