Final answer:
B. Micelles
The small lipid droplets formed by the interaction of phospholipids with triglyceride breakdown products in the small intestine are called micelles. Once inside the intestinal cells, these fats form chylomicrons, water-soluble lipoproteins that facilitate the transportation of fats in the body.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the water environment of the small intestine, phospholipids interact with the breakdown products of triglycerides to form small lipid droplets which are known as micelles. These micelles facilitate the absorption of lipids by the microvilli of the intestinal cells. Once the free fatty acids and monoacylglycerides are inside the intestinal cells, they are reassembled into triglycerides and then packaged with cholesterol in phospholipid vesicles to form chylomicrons. Chylomicrons are water-soluble lipoproteins that transport fats and cholesterol throughout the lymphatic and circulatory systems.