VitaminC is absorped from small intestine by:
A)Passive diffusion.
B)Na+ dependant 2ry active transport.
C)1ry active transport.
D)none

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Vitamin C is absorbed in the small intestine through sodium-dependent vitamin C transporters (SVCTs), which utilize a sodium gradient maintained by sodium-potassium ATPases. This mechanism is an example of secondary active transport, as it indirectly uses energy stored in the sodium gradient.

VitaminC Is Absorped from Small Intestine By