Biology A-Level
membrane-bound disaccharidases
What membrane-bound disaccharidases means in Biology A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of membrane-bound disaccharidases
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These sit in the cell-surface membrane of the epithelial cells on the microvilli of the ileum, completing digestion to monosaccharides at the site of absorption.
Topics that use membrane-bound disaccharidases
- Digestion and absorption (AQA A-Level)
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