Q. Fats are emulsified by the bile juice because it contains

A) Enzyme
B) Esterase
C) Bile salt
D) Bile pigment
Explanation

Bile juice is secreted by liver and stored in the gall bladder. Bile contains bile salts such as sodium glycocholate, taurocholate, ect. Bile acts as a super detergent. It combines with fats to from microscopic droplets called micelles in a process known as emulsification.

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