Which word best describes the action of bile on fats?
A
Neutralises
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B
Digests
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C
Emulsifies
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D
Absorbs
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E
Dissolves
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Solution
The correct option is B Emulsifies Bile makes fat globules smaller so that they are easier to digest. Bile acts on the acidic food in the duodenum and neutralizes it. Bile salts emulsifies fat.