Given below are two statements :Statement I :Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood.Statement II :Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.In the li…

Given below are two statements :

Statement I :

Fatty acids and glycerols cannot be absorbed into the blood.

Statement II :

Specialized lymphatic capillaries called lacteals carry chylomicrons into lymphatic vessels and ultimately into the blood.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

1. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

4. Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Doubtly Asked 30 Oct 2026 NEET UG 2022 neet Save WhatsApp Report

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Answer: 2. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Key idea: Fatty acids and glycerol are insoluble, so they go into lacteals inside chylomicrons.

Statement I: fatty acids and glycerol cannot be absorbed directly into blood. They are first incorporated into small protein-coated fat globules called chylomicrons in the intestinal mucosa. Correct.
Statement II: chylomicrons enter lacteals (lymph capillaries in villi), then lymphatic vessels, and finally reach the blood. Correct.

Answer: option 2.

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