Emulsification of fat occurs by

Bile salts

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Bile pigments

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Pancreatic juice

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Succus entericus

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Solution

The correct option is C Bile salts
Bile salts help in the emulsification of the fats i.e. breaking down of the fat into very small micelles so as to increase the surface area for the lipase to act and thus aiding in the digestion of fats.

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