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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Brush border enzymes are located in the:
Options
A Stomach
B Small intestine
Correct Answer
C Large intestine
D Esophagus
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Brush border enzymes are embedded in the microvilli of the small intestine's epithelial cells, completing the final stages of carbohydrate and protein digestion.

Hint

Recall which part of the digestive tract has microvilli containing digestive enzymes.

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