Bile Assists in the Chemical Digestion of Triglycerides by

question 21

Multiple Choice

Bile assists in the chemical digestion of triglycerides by

• A) hydrolyzing them to glycerol and fatty acids.
• B) breaking peptide bonds and hydrolyzing them to amino acids.
• C) forming chylomicrons.
• D) emulsifying large fat droplets into tiny ones, providing more surface area for enzymes.
• E) assisting with the active transport of triglycerides into the blood.

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Definitions:

Root Cap

Protective cover of the root tip, whose cells are constantly replaced as they are ground off when the root pushes through rough soil particles.

Vessel Elements

Specialized tubular cells in plants that facilitate the transport of water and minerals.

Tracheids

Elongated cells in the xylem of vascular plants, serving in the transport of water and mineral salts.

Sieve-Tube Members

Plant cells that are part of the phloem and responsible for transporting sugars and other nutrients throughout the plant.