Question

what do u understand by emulsification? why it is necessary for fats digestion?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Emulsification is a process of breaking down of larger fat globules into smaller droplets. This process usually takes place in the duodenum of the intestine.

The main reagent responsible for emulsification is Bile secreted from the liver and Gall-Bladder.

The basic importance of this process is that :

When a larger fat globule is broken into smaller fat globules , each of the droplets have comparitively higher surface area as compared to a single globule. Thus , lipase enzyme can easily act upon the droplets and digest the lipid into it's components (i.e fatty acids and glycerol).

Answer 2

Hey mate

Emulsification (in digestion) The breakdown of fat globules in the duodenum into tiny droplets, which provides a larger surface area on which the enzyme pancreatic lipase can act to digest the fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Emulsification is assisted by the action of the bile salts (see bile)

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