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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Glucose, amino acids, and most salts are reabsorbed primarily by:
Options
A Passive transport
B Osmosis
C Filtration
D Active transport
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Glucose, amino acids, and most salts are reabsorbed primarily by active transport. These substances are valuable to the body and require energy to be transported against their concentration gradients.

Hint

These essential nutrients require energy to be moved from filtrate back into the blood.

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