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olasank [31]
3 years ago
6

The supplement is taken in the form of a tablet that is swallowed. Each tablet is covered in a substance that breaks down only i

n alkaline conditions to release the components of the supplement. Suggest why this covering is important if the supplement is to work effectively in the alimentary canal.
Biology
1 answer:
Serggg [28]3 years ago
8 0

An enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied to oral medication that prevents its dissolution or disintegration in the gastric environment.

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