What is the primary role of bile salts during digestion?
A) osmoregulation
B) to kill bacteria that may have been consumed
C) to coat fat droplets and keep them separated into small droplets
D) to enzymatically digest fats
E) to do all of these

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The primary role of bile salts during digestion is to coat fat droplets and keep them separated into small droplets. This facilitates enzyme access and increases the surface area for enzymatic digestion.

Answer: E
 Bile salts also aid in osmoregulation and can have a mild antibacterial effect, although their primary role is in fat digestion.

What Is the Primary Role of Bile Salts During Digestion