The enzyme which hydrolysis triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called:

lipase

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zymase

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pepsin

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maltase

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Solution

The correct option is A lipase
Lipase is a protein (enzyme) released by the pancreas into the small intestine. Lipases perform essential roles in the digestion, transport and processing of dietary lipids. It is an enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol.

Hence, option A is correct.

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