2023 · Q24
Which one of the following statements regarding bile secreted by live is not correct?
General KnowledgeBiology
- ABile contains enzymes for digestion of lipids.
- BBile facilitates emulsification of fats.
- CBile neutralizes the acidic pH of the food coming from stomach.
- DBile makes the pH of the food alkaline and facilitates action of pancreatic enzymes.
Explanation
Bile, secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder, contains no digestive enzymes — so the claim that it 'contains enzymes for digestion of lipids' is the incorrect statement. Bile salts emulsify large fat globules into fine droplets, and the alkaline bile neutralises acidic chyme from the stomach, raising pH so pancreatic enzymes can act. Statements B, C and D are all correct.