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What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
Pharmacy Pharmacology D. Pharma General Pharmacology
Q. 7 of Quiz-2138 (Que-ID : 4913)
What is the primary function of bile salts in digestion?
- Emulsification of fats
- Protein breakdown
- Carbohydrate digestion
- Acid neutralization
Ans → (a)Emulsification of fats
Explanation → Bile salts help emulsify fats, making them easier to digest by lipase.
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