Question

What is emulsification of fats?

Answer 1

Emulsification of fats:

• It is the process of breaking down the complex fat molecules converted into smaller fat molecules by the bile salts secreted by the liver that will be easier to digest with the help of enzymes.
• The final products formed by the emulsification of fats are fatty acids and glycerol that can be easily absorbed by the small intestine.

Significance of emulsification of fats:

• The efficiency of fat-digesting enzymes increases.
• It increases the surface area of work for fat-digesting enzymes.