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What happens to the ester bond upon entering the intestine?
What happens to the ester bond upon entering the intestine?
- It is synthesized by the pancreatic enzymes
- It is hydrolyzed by the digestive esterases (correct)
- It is absorbed into the bloodstream intact
- It is broken down by hydrochloric acid
What is the product of the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
What is the product of the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
- Stearic acid and antiviral drugs
- Chloramphenicol and palmitic acid (correct)
- Oleic acid and antibiotics
- Linoleic acid and antimicrobial agents
What type of compounds are involved in the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
What type of compounds are involved in the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
- Lipolytic enzymes
- Digestive esterases (correct)
- Proteolytic enzymes
- Glycolytic enzymes
