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

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

group?

Chemistry

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Slav-nsk [51] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-22T14:18:05+03:00

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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