Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 28

Practice objective / multiple choice question 28 from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 28 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2021 • BIOLOGY • objective

The diagram shows the major parts of the human digestive system. Carbohydrate, protein and fat are absorbed at different percentages in the small‑intestinal regions as follows: 90 % of ingested carbohydrate is absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum together, a further 5 % in the ileum; 80 % of protein is absorbed in the duodenum and jejunum, a further 15 % in the ileum; 95 % of fat is absorbed in the ileum. If a meal contains 300 g carbohydrate, 100 g protein and 80 g fat, determine how many grams of each macronutrient are absorbed in total.

Answer Options

A. 285 g carbohydrate, 100 g protein, 76 g fat
B. 300 g carbohydrate, 100 g protein, 80 g fat
Correct Answer C. 285 g carbohydrate, 95 g protein, 76 g fat
D. 270 g carbohydrate, 85 g protein, 72 g fat
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
285 g carbohydrate, 95 g protein, 76 g fat

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Biology Question 28. It is one of the objective questions from the 2021 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Biology examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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