Bile aids in the breakdown of lipids by
A) hydrolyzing lipids.
B) activating hydrolytic enzymes.
C) aggregating droplets of lipids.
D) emulsifying lipids.
E) making lipids water soluble.

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Bile emulsifies lipids, meaning it breaks them down into smaller droplets and disperses them throughout the digestive tract, increasing the surface area available for lipase enzymes to break down the lipids. This helps with lipid digestion and absorption.

Bile Aids in the Breakdown of Lipids by