Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A person whose ancestors were cattle herders is more likely to express the lactase gene as an adult.
2. All sugars are absorbed via secondary active transport.
3. In omnivores, including humans, the cecum is an important organ for digestion of cellulose.
4. Fat absorbed by the small intestine enters the lymphatic system.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. FALSE
4. TRUE

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