Bile: Production & Storage (Edexcel IGCSE Biology: Double Science)

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Bile Production & Storage

  • Bile is an alkaline substance produced by cells in the liver
  • Before being released into the small intestine bile is stored in the gallbladder

Bile production and secretion, IGCSE & GCSE Biology revision notes

Bile production and secretion

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Bile contains bile salts, it is these molecules which emulsify the fats, however you can use both terms interchangeably.

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