Question

Fats which enter the small intestine are broken down by

Answer 1

The pancreas secretes pancreatic lipases into the small intestine to enzymatically digest triglycerides. Triglycerides are broken down to fatty acids, monoglycerides (glycerol backbone with one fatty acid still attached), and some free glycerol.

Answer 2

Answer:

Pancreatic lipase

Explanation:

However, because the pancreas is the only consequential source of lipase, virtually all lipid digestion occurs in the small intestine. Pancreatic lipase breaks down each triglyceride into two free fatty acids and a monoglyceride.

Triglycerides: Monoacylglycerides, glycerol, and ...

Proteins: Single amino acids, dipeptides, and t...

Nucleic acids: Pentose sugars, phosphates, and ...