Chapter 21, Problem 54QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Interpret and define bile acid and its synthesis in body. Define common bile acid and its function.

Concept Introduction:

Bile acid is main component for digestion of fat which released in the liver and usually combined with glycine. It is responsible for absorption of fat or lipid molecules. Bile acids and salts are classification comes under lipid. Bile acids helps in solubilising cholesterol molecules along with the molecules of phospholipids in particle of mixed micelles.