Which of the following statements concerning proteins is true?

A. Amino acids leave intestinal epithelial cells and enter the lacteals.
B. The hepatic artery transports amino acids from the small intestine to the liver.
C. Intestinal epithelial cells absorb more dipeptides and tripeptides than single amino acids.
D. Peptidases are made in the large intestine.
E. Protein digestion starts in the duodenum.


Answer: C

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