A substance that increases the solubility of fats to facilitate their digestion and absorption is
a. bile.
b. stomach acid.
c. salivary lipase.
d. glycerol.
A
Bile increases the solubility of fats to facilitate their digestion and absorption. Stomach acid does not affect solubility of fats. Salivary lipase begins fat digestion but does not affect solubility. Glycerol is part of the structure of triglycerides, but does not increase their solubility.
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