The emulsification of fat by bile is often compared to ________.
A) the evaporation of alcohol when cooking
B) a detergent removing grease spots from clothes
C) driving a car on the highway
D) a dog wagging its tail
E) flossing one's teeth

Question

The emulsification of fat by bile is often compared to ________.
A) the evaporation of alcohol when cooking 
B) a detergent removing grease spots from clothes 
C) driving a car on the highway 
D) a dog wagging its tail 
E) flossing one's teeth

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Emulsification of fat by bile is similar to a detergent removing grease spots from clothes because bile salts have both hydrophilic and hydrophobic components (amphipathic) that help break down fat and suspend it in water, just like detergents break down grease and suspend it in water.

The Emulsification of Fat by Bile Is Often Compared to ________