WHAT IS LIFE? ACHIEVE 1 TERM ACCESS CODE
WHAT IS LIFE? ACHIEVE 1 TERM ACCESS CODE
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ISBN: 9781319516116
Author: PHELAN
Publisher: MAC HIGHER
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Chapter 23, Problem 9SA
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The structural feature of the small intestine that is crucial for the absorption of nutrients into the bloodstream.

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The larger the surface area, the better the absorption of the nutrients into the tissue.

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