The products of lipid hydrolysis must be made water soluble if they are to be absorbed efficiently from the intestinal lumen.What accomplishes the formation of water-soluble molecules to facilitate this absorption?
A) Micelles
B) Phospholipase
C) Chylomicrons
D) Colipase

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Micelles are formed by the action of bile salts on lipids, including triglycerides and cholesterol. These micelles are small, water-soluble structures that enable efficient absorption of lipids by the intestinal cells. The other options (phospholipase, chylomicrons, and colipase) are involved in lipid digestion and transport but do not directly facilitate the formation of water-soluble molecules for absorption.

The Products of Lipid Hydrolysis Must Be Made Water Soluble