NEET Biology question

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Which form of fats is absorbed into the intestinal cells?

(A)MicellesCorrect
(B)Chylomicrons
(C)Fatty acids
(D)Both (a) and (b)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Digestion of fat starts in the small intestine. Here, bile salts of bile juices emulsify the fats. Triglycerides (emulsified) are incorporated into the small, spherical water soluble, droplets of glycerides, fat soluble vitamins and sterol, which are called micelles. The later are absorbed

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