The primary role of bile salts during digestion is ____.
A) osmoregulation
B) to kill bacteria that may have been consumed
C) to coat fat droplets and separate them into small droplets
D) to drive the enzymatic digestion of fats
E) to drive the enzymatic digestion of proteins

Question

The primary role of bile salts during digestion is ____.​
A) ​osmoregulation
B) ​to kill bacteria that may have been consumed
C) ​to coat fat droplets and separate them into small droplets
D) ​to drive the enzymatic digestion of fats
E) to drive the enzymatic digestion of proteins​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bile salts emulsify fats, breaking them into smaller droplets, which increases the surface area for lipase action, aiding in fat digestion.

The Primary Role of Bile Salts During Digestion Is ____