JAMB Biology 1988 Question 19

Question 19

Animal Nutrition

If the gall bladder of a mammal is damaged, which of the following will be most seriously affected?

  1. A.Glycolysis
  2. B.Digestion of starch
  3. C.Digestion of fats and oils
  4. D.Digestion of proteins
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Digestion of fats and oils)

Explanation

The gall bladder stores bile, which emulsifies fats so that lipase can digest them.