Lecithin prepares fats for hydrolysis by forming __________.
A) triglycerides,fatty acids,and glycerol
B) low density lipoproteins (LDL)
C) chylomicrons
D) emulsification droplets
E) micelles

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Lecithin is an emulsifier, which means it can form small droplets of fat dispersed in water. This process is called emulsification and it prepares fats for hydrolysis by increasing the surface area of the fat droplets, making it easier for digestive enzymes to break them down into smaller molecules. Therefore, the correct choice is D - emulsification droplets. The other options (A, B, C, and E) are not directly related to the role of lecithin in fat digestion.

Lecithin Prepares Fats for Hydrolysis by Forming __________