Question

Fats are absorbed in the intestine

• A. As such
• B. After hydrolysis
• C. After digestion
• D. After emulsification and hydrolysis

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

After emulsification and hydrolysis

For the fat or triglyceride to be absorbed, two processes must occur - Large aggregates of dietary triglyceride which are insoluble in aqueous solution must be broken down to form a suspension in water by a process called emulsification. Emulsification increases the surface area of the lipid molecules which are then enzymatically digested by lipase to yield monoglyceride and fatty acids, both of which can efficiently diffuse or be transported through the enterocyte into the blood circulation. So, the correct answer is option D.