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fat molecules with longer chains of carbon atoms tend to be transported away from the intestine by lymph.
a true
b false
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Fat molecules (triglycerides) with longer carbon chains (long - chain fatty acids) are re - esterified into triglycerides in the intestinal cells, then incorporated into chylomicrons. Chylomicrons enter the lymphatic system (lymph) to be transported away from the intestine, while short - chain and medium - chain fatty acids are absorbed directly into the bloodstream. So the statement is true.
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A. True