General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321967461
ISBN 13: 978-0-32196-746-6

Chapter 24 - Metabolic Pathways for Lipids and Amino Acids - 24.1 Digestion of Triacylglycerols - Questions and Problems - Page 865: 24.1

Answer

Bile salts will emulsify or break down fat. Once fat is broken down, it will form small fat globules that can be used for lipase hydrolysis.

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Bile salts will emulsify or break down fat. Once fat is broken down, it will form small fat globules that can be used for lipase hydrolysis.
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