UPSC Prelims 2008·GS1·science-and-technology·science and technology

Assertion (A): In human body, liver has an important role in fat digestion. Reason (R): Liver produces two important fat-digesting enzymes.

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  1. ABoth A and R are individually true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. BBoth A and R are individually true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. CA is true but R is falseCorrect
  4. DA is false but R is true

Explanation

The Assertion is true because the liver produces bile, which is essential for fat digestion. Bile performs the crucial task of emulsification, which means breaking down large fat globules into smaller droplets so that enzymes can act on them more effectively. The Reason is false because the liver does not actually produce any digestive enzymes. While bile is vital for the process, it contains bile salts and pigments rather than enzymes. The actual fat digesting enzymes, such as lipase, are primarily produced by the pancreas and the small intestine. Since the first statement is a fact and the second statement is scientifically incorrect, Option C is the right answer.
science-and-technology: Assertion (A): In human body, liver has an important role in fat digestion. Reason (R): Liver produces two important fat

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