HISTOLOGY
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 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).
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