Question

Lipase acts on

• A. Amino acid
• B. Carbohydrates
• C. Fats
• D. Protein

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Fats

The correct option is C

Explanation of the correct option:

1. Lipase degrades emulsified fats and lipids into glycerol, monoacylglycerol, diacylglycerol, and fatty acids. .
2. Lipase is mostly produced in the intestine.
3. In the small intestine, bile emulsifies fats, while pancreatic lipase works on emulsified lipids and fats.
4. Fat digestion occurs in the small intestine.
5. The liver secretes bile juice, which emulsifies the fat, breaking it down into smaller globules.
6. Lipase functions to degrade the globules into molecules.

Final answer: Lipase acts on Fats.