Explain why damaged villi may result in poor growth (4 marks)

(mark 1) damaged villi reduce the surface area for villi (mark 2) meaning fewer amino acids and glucose are absorbed (mark 3) less glucose present means there is less energy transferred in respiration (mark 4) fewer amino acids are available to build proteins

JA
Answered by Jemima A. Biology tutor

2906 Views

See similar Biology GCSE tutors

Related Biology GCSE answers

All answers ▸

What are the main differences between meiosis and mitosis?


Describe how water moves from the soil into a root hair cell


How can bacteria become resistant to antibiotics and how can doctors reduce the number of bacteria that become resistant?


Whats the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2025 by IXL Learning