The plasma membranes of the __________ bear enzymes referred to as brush border enzymes, which complete the digestion of carbohydrates and proteins in the small intestine."

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Answer:

Microvilli

Explanation:

The microvilli are microscopic in nature, they form projections on cell membranes which helps to increase the surface area of the membrane, which further enables diffusion. Microvilli are mostly found in the small intestine and they work together with villi to increase the absorption of nutrients in the small intestine.

In addition, they also involved in the secretion of enzymes called brush border enzymes that aids the easy and complete digestion of carbohydrates and Protein. One of such enzymes are the glycosidases which digest carbohydrates.

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