The bile juice breaks down fat into tiny droplets and this process is called ___ .

Emulsification

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Assimilation

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Ingestion

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The correct option is A
Emulsification

Emulsification is the process by which fat is broken down into tiny droplets. Bile juice contains emulsifying agents that help in the digestion of fat.

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The bile juice breaks down fat into tiny droplets and this process is called ___ .

The correct option is A Emulsification Emulsification is the process by which fat is broken down into tiny droplets. Bile juice contains emulsifying agents that help in the digestion of fat.

The correct option is A
Emulsification

Emulsification is the process by which fat is broken down into tiny droplets. Bile juice contains emulsifying agents that help in the digestion of fat.