Once food is digested, the nutrients must be absorbed by the epithelial cells that line the specialized portions of the alimentary canal. Small, hydrophobic molecules can diffuse down concentration gradients across the membrane. What types of molecules would require ACTIVE TRANSPORT in order to get across?

_____ minerals
_____ water
_____ monoglycerides
_____ amino acids
_____ salt


__X__ minerals
_____ water
_____ monoglycerides
__X__ amino acids
__X__ salt

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What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is NOT true of GMO

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