Question

Proteins are digested into amino acids and fats into fatty acids. Which one of the following organs is responsible for absorption of fatty acids and amino acids?

• A. In small intestine
• B. In stomach
• C. In large intestine
• D. In oesophagus

Answer 1

The correct option is A In small intestine

Food is completely digested in the small intestine. Proteins are digested into amino acids. Fats are digested into fatty acids and glycerol. Carbohydrates are digested into glucose. The nutrients in the digested food is then absorbed by the numerous small finger-like projections called villi present on the inner wall of the small intestine.