With regard to protein absorption, all of the following are true EXCEPT:
dipeptides and tripeptides are absorbed by carrier mediated transport.
amino acids are absorbed by broadly specific active transport systems.
hydrolytic enzymes secreted in the gastrointestinal tract help limit the amount of dietary protein absorbed.
infants, unlike adults, can absorb small amounts of undigested protein.
absorption occurs in the intestine.
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