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ZOO 101 Digestion and Absorption of Food Objective Question
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What is the role of bile in digestion?
Options
A To digest proteins into peptides.
B To break down starch into maltose.
C To emulsify fats, making them easier for enzymes to digest.
Correct Answer
D To neutralize stomach acid.
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Bile from the liver and gallbladder emulsifies fats, breaking them into smaller droplets for easier digestion by lipase.

Hint

It acts like a detergent on fats.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: Digestion and Absorption of Food
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 514 of 2214
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