Define emulsification. A)Breakdown of proteins into fatty acids by enzymes B)Breakdown of starches into glucose monomers C)Breakdown of lipid droplets by bile salts D)Breakdown of nucleic acids by bile salts E)Breakdown of proteins,carbohydrates,and lipids by bile salts

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Emulsification is the breakdown of large lipid droplets into smaller droplets, which is facilitated by bile salts in the small intestine. This increases the surface area of the lipids, making them more accessible to digestive enzymes for further breakdown and absorption. Options A, B, D, and E do not involve emulsification.

Define emulsification