Bile salts break lipids apart in a process called
A)ingestion.
B)emulsification.
C)absorption.
D)deglutition.
E)the alkaline tide.

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Bile salts are amphipathic, meaning they have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions. When they come into contact with lipids, the hydrophobic region of the bile salt interacts with the lipid, while the hydrophilic region remains in contact with the water-based environment. This interaction breaks the lipids apart into smaller, more manageable droplets. This process is called emulsification.

Bile Salts Break Lipids Apart in a Process Called