Bile differs from the other digestive juices in that it
Correct answer: D. contains no digestive enzyme
- A. contains a strong acid
- B. contains pepsin
- C. digests starch
- D. contains no digestive enzyme
Explanation
Bile helps fat digestion purely physically, by emulsifying large drops into tiny ones that lipase can attack. Every other major juice contributes an enzyme, making bile the odd one out.
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