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Why can't insulin be taken orally? It does not taste very good Enzymes in saliva break it down Hydrolysis of insulin occurs in the stomach It is not possible to store insulin

Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry

11th Edition

ISBN:9781285869759

Author:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Publisher:Frederick A. Bettelheim, William H. Brown, Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Omar Torres

Chapter30: Nutrition

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 30.73P

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Why can't insulin be taken orally?

It does not taste very good

Enzymes in saliva break it down

Hydrolysis of insulin occurs in the stomach

It is not possible to store insulin

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