Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 3 - No. 37)
What is the primary function of bile salts in lipid digestion?
Break down triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.
Emulsify dietary lipids, increasing their surface area for enzymatic action.
Neutralize stomach acid to facilitate lipid digestion.
Absorb fatty acids and monoglycerides into the intestinal cells.
Explanation
Bile salts emulsify dietary lipids, making them accessible to digestive enzymes.
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