The digestion of fats begins when the fat globules are ________.
A)emulsified by bile salts
B)attacked by protease enzymes to form smaller fat globules
C)converted to lipoproteins for greater solubility
D)hydrolyzed to glucose and amino acids
E)hydrolyzed to glycerol and fatty acids

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The digestion of fats begins when the fat globules are emulsified by bile salts. Emulsification breaks the fat globules into smaller droplets, increasing the surface area available for enzyme activity. This process is critical for the absorption of fats in the small intestine.

The Digestion of Fats Begins When the Fat Globules Are