Which of the following is responsible for the emulsification of fat in ingested food? Bicarbonate Bile Enzymes Gastric acid
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Bile is a digestive enzyme that emulsifies fat, keeping tiny fat droplets suspended in the aqueous contents of the gut. It is an important catalyst for lipid hydrolysis.
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