Chapter 11, Problem 6Q

Summary Introduction

To review:

The contribution of the structural features of bile toward its functioning.

Introduction:

Bile is a typical emulsifying agent, which is primarily produced by the liver cells. This chemical compound aids in the emulsification of lipid molecules. This emulsification facilitates the digestion of lipids by allowing accessibility to the lipase enzymes. The primary purpose of this emulsification is to create micelles, which increases the effective surface area, and allows lipid digestion.