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What happens to the ester bond upon entering the intestine?
It is hydrolyzed by the digestive esterases
What is the product of the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
Chloramphenicol and palmitic acid
What type of compounds are involved in the breakdown of the ester bond in the intestine?
Digestive esterases
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