Which of the following is function of bile?

Question

A. Bind Vitamins

B. Store minerals

C. Emulaify fats

D. Break down carbohydrates

 

Help please!

 

Answer 1

Mandip,

 

The classical function of bile is to break down large fat molecules into smaller droplets of fat molecules that can be emulsified easily in solution or more specifically in blood and other body fluids. Blood would carry it different cell types for specific functions, for instance, we need a fat layer underneath our skin to nourish the skin and maintain its tone. 

 

Bile might work on complex carbohydrates conjugated/loaded  with fats, to release fats. However its primary function is to break down large fat globules to small droplets/molecules. Therefore, from the given choices, C would be the correct answer.

 

Hope it helps.