Question

Absorption of proteins in small intestine

Accepted Answer

• Dipeptides and tripeptides enter the intestinal epithelial cells (amino acids may be absorbed directly too).

• Inside the cells they are broken down into their amino acids

• The amino acids then enter the hepatic portal system

Front	Absorption of proteins in small intestine
Back	• Dipeptides and tripeptides enter the intestinal epithelial cells (amino acids may be absorbed directly too). • Inside the cells they are broken down into their amino acids • The amino acids then enter the hepatic portal system

Acids Enter Cells Amino Absorption Proteins Small Intestine