Which of the following statements are true concerning the activity of bile salts? (Assessing Lipase Activity on Lipid Digestion) Choose from the following: (A) bile salts work by a chemical process (B) bile salts work by a physical process (C) bile salts act as an enzyme (D) A and C (E) B and C

Which of the following statements are true concerning the activity of bile salts? (Assessing Lipase Activity on Lipid Digestion) Choose from the following: (A) bile salts work by a chemical process (B) bile salts work by a physical process (C) bile salts act as an enzyme (D) A and C (E) B and C

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Chapter23: The Digestive System

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 49CTQ: Explain the role of bile salts and lecithin in the emulsification of lipids (fats).

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Which of the following statements are true concerning the activity of bile salts? (Assessing Lipase Activity on Lipid Digestion)

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(A) bile salts work by a chemical process

(B) bile salts work by a physical process

(D) A and C

(E) B and C

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