Chemical Modification in Drug Delivery
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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?

  • 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?

  • Lipolytic enzymes
  • Digestive esterases (correct)
  • Proteolytic enzymes
  • Glycolytic enzymes
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