Pancreatic juice contains which enzyme that breaks down emulsified fats?
2022
Pancreatic juice contains which enzyme that breaks down emulsified fats?
Answer: A. Lipase — The pancreatic juice contains the enzyme pancreatic lipase, which breaks down emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Emulsification is carried out by…
- A.
Lipase
- B.
Pepsin
- C.
Trypsin
- D.
Amylase
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Correct answer: A
The pancreatic juice contains the enzyme pancreatic lipase, which breaks down emulsified fats into fatty acids and glycerol. Emulsification is carried out by bile salts, which increase the surface area of fats, allowing lipase to act efficiently.
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