NUTRITION
DIGESTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the role of lipase?
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Enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down proteins
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Enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down carbohydrates
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Enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down lipids and fatty acids
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Enzyme secreted by the pancreas that breaks down nucleic acids
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Lipase is an enzyme the body uses to break down fats in food so they can be absorbed in the intestines. Lipase is produced in the pancreas, mouth, and stomach.
Detailed explanation-2: -“Lipase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of triglycerides into fatty acids and glycerol.” In most of the living organisms, lipase enzymes are essential for digestion and transportation of lipids.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lipase is an enzyme that breaks down triglycerides into free fatty acids and glycerol by catalyzing the hydrolysis of the ester bonds in triglycerides.[5] Lipases are present in pancreatic secretions and participate in fat digestion and metabolism.
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