Write a short note on bile.

1.	Write a short note on bile.
Answer» 1. Bile juice is dark green coloured fluid that contains bile pigments (bilirubin and biliverdin), bile salts (Naglycocholate and Na-taurocholate), cholesterol and phospholipid. 2. Bile does not contain any digestive enzyme. 3. Bile salts neutralise the acidity of chyme and make it alkaline. 4. It brings about emulsification of fats. 5. It also activates lipid digesting enzymes or lipases. 6. Bile pigments impart colour to faecal matter.

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1. Bile juice is dark green coloured fluid that contains bile pigments (bilirubin and biliverdin), bile salts (Naglycocholate and Na-taurocholate), cholesterol and phospholipid.

2. Bile does not contain any digestive enzyme.

3. Bile salts neutralise the acidity of chyme and make it alkaline.

4. It brings about emulsification of fats.

5. It also activates lipid digesting enzymes or lipases.

6. Bile pigments impart colour to faecal matter.

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