Edexcel IGCSE Biology 2.31 Roles of Bile Questions
Trace bile’s two digestive roles: neutralise acidic chyme to support enzyme activity, then emulsify fats into smaller droplets for lipase.
- Syllabus
- First assessment 2019
- Course
- Biology 4BI1
Trace bile’s two digestive roles: neutralise acidic chyme to support enzyme activity, then emulsify fats into smaller droplets for lipase.
The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.
Describe the role of bile in digestion.
An explanation that makes reference to three of the following:
- bile neutralises stomach acid / food / chyme / eq
- to set the optimum pH for enzymes
- bile emulsifies fats / breaks up fats into smaller droplets / eq
- to increase the surface area (for digestion)