Suggest and explain two ways the cell-surface membranes of the cells lining the intestine may be adapted to allow rapid transport of nutrient

Membrane has increased/large surface area for (fast) diffusion/facilitated diffusion/active transport/co-transport;Large number of protein channels/carriers (in membrane) for facilitated diffusion;Large number of protein carriers (in membrane) for active transport;Large number of protein (channels/carriers in membrane) for co-transport

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