Question

Chylomicrons are

• A. Micelles covered by a protein coat
• B. Droplets alongwith triglycerides
• C. Triglycerides along with monosaccharides
• D. Glycerol droplets formed in intestine after digestion of fats

Answer 1

The correct option is A Micelles covered by a protein coat

• Fatty acids and glycerol being insoluble, cannot be absorbed into the blood.
• They are first incorporated into small droplets called micelles which move into the intestinal mucosa. They are re-formed into very small protien coated fat globules called chylomicrons, which can be absorbed in blood stream.
• Therefore, Option A is the correct option.