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Both are emulsifiers (both make fats and oils more soluble in water). ?Both are amphipathic molecules (they contain a polar end and a non-polar end). ?


Bile helps the fat interact with the water during the process of digestion. The process is very much like washing dishes. One uses soap to help get rid of the oils (fat) off a greasy pan for instance.
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