NEET Biology question

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Absorption of fat occurs through the process of

(A)Active transport
(B)Passive transport
(C)Osmosis
(D)Simple diffusionCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

Absorption of fats and fat soluble vitamins are carried out by the simple process of diffusion. Being insoluble in water, fatty acids and glycerol cannot reach the blood stream directly. They are first broken down into water soluble droplets called micelles with the help of bile salts. From

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