Bile Salts Aid in the Digestion of Fats by ________

Question

Bile salts aid in the digestion of fats by ________ large fat droplets.
A) dehydrating
B) anabolizing
C) binding
D) combining
E) emulsifying

Accepted Answer

Bile salts emulsify large fat droplets into smaller droplets, increasing the surface area available for lipase to break down the fats. This process is known as emulsification.