Which of the following represents the bile salts?
Correct answer: A. Cholic acid
- A. Cholic acid
- B. Biliverdin
- C. Haemoglobin
- D. Both (A) and (B)
Explanation
Bile salts are synthesized in the liver from cholesterol-derived bile acids such as cholic acid. These acids are conjugated with amino acids like glycine or taurine to form bile salts, which play a crucial role in the digestion and absorption of fats. Cholic acid is a primary bile acid that becomes a bile salt upon conjugation. Biliverdin and bilirubin are pigments associated with bile but do not contribute to the formation of bile salts. Haemoglobin is unrelated to the bile system.
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