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Human Anatomy and Physiology Question on Gastrointestinal tract

Attachment of polyethylene glycol (PEG) to proteins/ drugs do all of the following EXCEPT

A

Protect them form rapid hydrolysis or degradation

B

Improves micromole solubility

C

Increases absorption form the gut

D

Minimizing the uptake by the cells of the reticuloendothelial systems

Answer

Increases absorption form the gut

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is (C) : Increases absorption form the gut