HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

DIGESTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fatty foods are attacked by:
A
Trypsin
B
Amylase
C
Lipase
D
Pepsin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Lipase catalyzes the hydrolysis reaction and breaks down ester bonds of lipids and fats and converts into fatty acids, glycerol, and other alcohols (Melani et al., 2020).

Detailed explanation-2: -Lipase Function When you eat foods with fat content, the fat can’t be absorbed by the body in its original form. Lipase has the crucial function of breaking fats down into fatty acids and glycerol. These components are used throughout the body to provide energy.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lipases are a family of enzymes that break down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lipase is mostly produced in the intestine. In the small intestine, bile emulsifies fats, while pancreatic lipase works on emulsified lipids and fats. Fat digestion occurs in the small intestine.

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