Assertion (A): The digestion and absorption of lipids are greatly aided by bile, a vital digestive fluid.
Reason (R): The liver produces bile, which is then kept in the gallbladder and discharged into the small intestine to help break down and absorb lipids.
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true and Reason (R) is a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are the true but Reason (R) is not a correct explanation of Assertion (A).
Assertion (A) is true and Reason (R) is false.
Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.
Bile is an essential fluid that aids in the digestion and absorption of fats. It is produced by the liver and stored in the gallbladder. When fatty foods enter the small intestine, the gallbladder contracts and releases bile through the bile ducts into the small intestine. Bile breaks down large fat molecules into smaller ones, which can be more easily digested and absorbed by the body. Additionally, bile helps to emulsify fats, which means it breaks them down into smaller droplets, allowing enzymes to access them more efficiently for digestion. Therefore, the reason correctly explains the importance of bile in the digestion and absorption of fats. Hence, the correct answer is option 1.