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  • Protein Hydrolysis and Absorption: Understanding Amino Acids
    Proteins are hydrolyzed into amino acids and absorbed as amino acids.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Hydrolysis: This is the process of breaking down large molecules (like proteins) by adding water. In the case of proteins, hydrolysis breaks the peptide bonds between amino acids.

    * Amino Acids: These are the building blocks of proteins.

    * Absorption: The amino acids, released from the protein during hydrolysis, are absorbed into the bloodstream primarily in the small intestine.

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