Breaking down of large globules of fat into smaller ones is brought about by:

Pepsin

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Intestinal Juice

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Hydrochloric acid

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Bile salts

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The correct option is D Bile salts
Fats are present in the intestine in the form of large globules which makes it difficult for enzymes to act on them. The bile juice secreted by the liver contains bile salts that break down large fat globules into smaller globules, increasing the surface area for the action of lipase.

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