By which mechanism are amino acids absorbed in the body, facilitated ,active,or simple diffusion ??

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Some through simple, Some via facilitated diffusion. Some via active transportation using Na as cotransporter

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b) i) simple diffusion ii) facilitated transport iii) active transport

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II. Active transport - Amino acids

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