Read the following statements.
Assertion (A): Fatty acids and glycerol cannot be absorbed directly into blood from the intestine.
Reason (R): They are insoluble in water.
In the light of above statements, choose the correct answer from the following options.

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A is true, but R is false

Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A

Both A and R are false

Both A and R are true, R is the correct explanation to A

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Fatty acids and glycerol being insoluble, cannot be absorbed into the blood. They are first incorporated into small droplets called micelles which move into the intestinal mucosa.

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