Bile .
A) is an important catalyst for lipid hydrolysis
B) emulsifies fat, keeping tiny fat droplets suspended in the aqueous contents of the gut
C) is a digestive enzyme that hydrolyzes lipids
D) is a digestive enzyme that hydrolyzes lipids, is an important catalyst for lipid hydrolysis, and emulsifies fat, keeping tiny fat droplets suspended in the aqueous contents of the gut

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Bile acts as an emulsifier for fats in the digestive system, breaking down large fat globules into smaller droplets that enzymes can more easily digest. It does not directly hydrolyze lipids; that role is performed by enzymes such as lipases.