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Emulsified fat is digested by or Bil...

Emulsified fat is digested by
or
Bile salts as activator of which enzyme
(a) Bile salts
(b) Bile pigments
(c) Steapsin
(d) Amylopsin

A

Bile salts

B

Bile pigments

C

Steapsin

D

Amylopsin

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To solve the question regarding the digestion of emulsified fat and the role of bile salts, we can break it down into the following steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Emulsified Fat**: - Emulsified fat refers to fat that has been broken down into smaller droplets, which increases the surface area for enzymes to act upon. This process is facilitated by bile salts. 2. **Role of Bile Salts**: - Bile salts are components of bile that help in the emulsification of fats in the small intestine. They do not digest fats themselves but prepare them for digestion by enzymes. 3. **Identifying the Enzyme**: - The question asks which enzyme digests the emulsified fats. The primary enzyme responsible for the digestion of fats is lipase, also known as steapsin. 4. **Eliminating Incorrect Options**: - **(a) Bile salts**: These are not enzymes; they assist in emulsification. - **(b) Bile pigments**: These are also not enzymes and are involved in the breakdown of hemoglobin. - **(d) Amylopsin**: This enzyme is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates, not fats. 5. **Correct Answer**: - The correct answer is **(c) Steapsin**, which is another name for lipase. This enzyme is activated by bile salts and is responsible for digesting emulsified fats. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **(c) Steapsin**. ---
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