Question

_________ aid (s) in the emulsification of fat?

• A. Bile salts
• B. Pepsin
• C. HCI
• D. Vit- K Trypsin

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Bile salts

• Bile salts play a crucial role in the emulsification of fats, allowing them to be broken down and absorbed in the digestive system.

• Emulsification is possible due to the amphipathic properties of bile salts.

• The hydrophilic portion of the bile salts surrounds the lipid, forcing the lipid to disperse as the negative charges repel each other.

• Bile salts also allow the products of lipid digestion to be transported as micelles