Micelles are formed by
Correct Answer: Amphipathic lipids in water
Description: Bile salts help in the absorption of Fatty acidsMonoglycerides CholesterolOther lipids from the intestinal tractThey do this by forming very small physical complexes with these lipids; the complexes are called micelles. As amphipathic molecules with hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions, conjugated bile salts sit at the lipid/water interface and, at the right concentration, form micelles. Ref:Guyton ,11e,pg no:840
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