Carrier ions like Na+ facilitate the absorption of substances, such as

Glucose and amino acids

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Glucose and fatty acids

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Glucose and fructose

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The correct option is A Glucose and amino acids
Co-Transport of glucose and amino acids along with sodium ions - Glucose and many amino acids are transported into most cells against large concentration gradients; the mechanism of this is entirely by co-transport.

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Carrier ions like Na+ facilitate the absorption of substances, such as

The correct option is A Glucose and amino acidsCo-Transport of glucose and amino acids along with sodium ions - Glucose and many amino acids are transported into most cells against large concentration gradients; the mechanism of this is entirely by co-transport.

The correct option is A Glucose and amino acids
Co-Transport of glucose and amino acids along with sodium ions - Glucose and many amino acids are transported into most cells against large concentration gradients; the mechanism of this is entirely by co-transport.