Which statement correctly states the complementary roles of bile and pancreatic juice in fat digestion within the small intestine?

• A. Bile emulsifies large fat droplets into smaller droplets increasing surface area; pancreatic lipase then hydrolyzes triglycerides into absorbable monoglycerides and free fatty acids
• B. Bile and pancreatic juice are both produced by the gallbladder and only differ in viscosity, with no specific enzymatic roles
• C. Bile digests proteins while pancreatic juice is responsible for emulsifying carbohydrates so they remain suspended for absorption
• D. Pancreatic juice emulsifies fats and bile contains lipase to hydrolyze triglycerides directly in the lumen without need for pancreatic enzymes

Answer: (A)