Question

Secondary bile salts lack a hydroxyl (OH) group when compared to primary bile salts. What is the consequence of the loss of this group?

Answer 1

Answer:

When secondary bile salts (or acids) lack a OH, they are reabsorbed

Explanation:

The lost of a hydroxyl group (OH) in the bile salts structure means less hydro solubility. Thus, they are not eliminated, conversely, the are reabsorbed for intestine and they go back to the liver.

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