Epithelial cells of the intestine involved in food absorption have ______on their surface.

Zymogen granules

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Pinocytic vesicles

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Phagocytic vesicles

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Microvilli

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Solution

The correct option is C Microvilli
Micro villi are the finger like projections, which are present inside the small intestine. These projections help in the absorption of nutrients like glucose, amino acids etc. through the semipermeable membrane by the process of simple diffusion. It also increase the area of absorption.
So, the correct answer is 'Microvilli'.

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