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Protein-coated fat globules are called:


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Micelles

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Chylomicrons

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Chyle

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Bolus

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Solution

The correct option is B

Chylomicrons


  • Chylomicrons are small fat globules composed of protein and lipid (fat) which are combined in the lining of the intestine.
  • Micelles are lipid molecules that arrange themselves in a spherical form in aqueous solutions.
  • Chyle is a fluid consisting of a mixture of lymphatic fluid (lymph) and chylomicrons that has a milky appearance.
  • Bolus is a ball-like mixture of food and saliva that forms in the mouth during the process of chewing.

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