The function of bile in triglyceride digestion is

a) to hydrolyze (split) the bond that attaches fatty acids to glycerol.
b) to act as an emulsifier.
c) facilitate the formation of chylomicrons.
d) circulate lipids in the blood.


Ans: b) to act as an emulsifier.

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