What Is the Primary Function of Bile Salts in Fatty

question 58

Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of bile salts in fatty acid metabolism?

• A)to hydrolyze triglycerides into glycerol and fatty acids
• B)to hydrolyze triglycerides into monoglycerides and fatty acids
• C)to break down and emulsify large fat globules to make them more readily hydrolyzable by lipases
• D)to transport triglycerides through the lymphatic system and into the bloodstream
• E)to activate fatty acids in preparation for β-oxidation

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