Lipid digestion

Question 1

Explain the advantages of lipid droplet and micelle formation.

Answer 1

Droplets increase surface areas (for lipase / enzyme action);

2. (So) faster hydrolysis / digestion (of triglycerides / lipids);
3. Micelles carry fatty acids and glycerol / monoglycerides to / through membrane / to (intestinal epithelial) cell;

Question 2

Name structure Q in the diagram above and suggest how it is involved in the absorption of lipids.

Name _____________________________________________________________

How it is involved ___

golgi apparatus

Answer 2

Golgi (apparatus);

2. Modifies / processes triglycerides;
3. Combines triglycerides with proteins;
4. Packaged for release / exocytosis

OR

Forms vesicles;