Correct Option
Assertion (A) states that the liver has an important role in fat digestion. This statement is true. The liver produces bile, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine. Bile contains bile salts that emulsify dietary fats. Emulsification is the process of breaking down large fat globules into smaller droplets, significantly increasing their surface area. This increased surface area allows fat-digesting enzymes, primarily pancreatic lipase, to act more efficiently.
Reason (R) states that the liver produces two important fat-digesting enzymes. This statement is false. The liver does not produce digestive enzymes. Its role in fat digestion is through the production of bile for emulsification. The primary fat-digesting enzyme, lipase, is produced by the pancreas and secreted into the small intestine.
Since Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false, option (c) is the correct choice.
Incorrect Options
Options (a) and (b) are incorrect because Reason (R) is false. The liver does not produce fat-digesting enzymes; instead, it produces bile for fat emulsification.
Option (d) is incorrect because Assertion (A) is true. The liver plays a vital role in fat digestion through its production of bile, which is essential for emulsification.