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Biomolecules

Question
CBSEENBI11025368

Glucose and amino acids are reabsorbed in the

  • proximal tubule

  • distal tubule

  • collecting duct

  • loop of Henle

Solution

A.

proximal tubule

Proximal convoluted tubule of nephron is pivotal site for reabsorption of glucose, amino acids, Na+, K+ by active transport. Here, 80% of water is reabsorbed by passive transport.