The bile provides an environment in the small intestine for the digestion of food.
A
acidic
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B
alkaline
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C
neutral
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Solution
The correct option is B alkaline Bile neutralises the acidity of the chyme that comes from the stomach and makes it alkaline. An alkaline medium is required in the small intestine for the digestion of fats and the action of pancreatic enzymes.