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Bile aids fat digestion by breaking large fat globules into smaller ones, a process called:

Answer: emulsification.

  • A emulsification
  • B fermentation
  • C respiration
  • D filtration

Correct answer: A. emulsification

Explanation: Emulsification increases the surface area of fats for lipase to act on.

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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