The function of bile salts is to
- A. Digest fats enzymatically
- B. Emulsify fats
- C. Absorb fatty acids
- D. Produce lipase
Explanation
Bile salts emulsify fats, breaking large fat droplets into smaller ones to increase surface area for lipase action.
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