Which statement about digestion in the midgut (small intestine)of vertebrates is false? A) Most digestion of the proteins,carbohydrates,and lipids occurs in the small intestine. B) Lipids in the small intestine are emulsified by bile that is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. C) It relies on aerobic conditions,with O₂ levels roughly as high as those in the blood. D) The pancreas secretes bicarbonate ions into the small intestine. E) It precedes the actions of the colon.

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The small intestine does not rely on aerobic conditions with high O2 levels for digestion; digestion is primarily a chemical process involving enzymes and does not require high oxygen levels.

Which Statement About Digestion in the Midgut (Small Intestine)of Vertebrates