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Why is it important that active transport is employed in the absorption of the foodstuffs monosaccharides, dipeptides and amino acids?

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With the active transport, it is ensured that every last bit of the nutrient that is gained from food is absorbed in the body. Without active transport, if a nutrient's concentration is more in blood than that in food, it will not be absorbed. Thus, monosaccharides, dipeptides, and amino acids are absorbed by active transport.

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Value based questions.Why is it important that active transport is employed in the absorption of the foodstuffs monosaccharides, dipeptides and amino acids?

Value based questions.
Why is it important that active transport is employed in the absorption of the foodstuffs monosaccharides, dipeptides and amino acids?