In order for fats to be digested into fatty acids and glycerol efficiently
A) the pH must be around 2 and pepsin must be activated.
B) pancreatic juice must be secreted and pepsin must be activated.
C) bile must be present and the pH must be around 2.
D) the pH must be around 2 and pancreatic juice must be secreted.
E) pancreatic juice must be secreted and bile must be present.

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The presence of bile and pancreatic juice are necessary for the efficient digestion of fats. Bile emulsifies fats, while pancreatic lipase breaks down the emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

In Order for Fats to Be Digested into Fatty Acids