Question

explain the digestion of fats and proteins.

Answer 1

Answer:

Fats are digested by lipases that hydrolyze the glycerol fatty acid bonds.

Once a protein source reaches your stomach, hydrochloric acid and enzymes called proteases break it down into smaller chains of amino acids.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Protein digestion begins when you first start chewing. There are two enzymes in your saliva called amylase and lipase. They mostly break down carbohydrates and fats. Once a protein source reaches your stomach, hydrochloric acid and enzymes called proteases break it down into smaller chains of amino acids.