The enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids
and glycerol is called
(a) maltase (b) lipase (c) zymase (d) pepsin
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Explanation:
(B) Lipase
pancreatic lipase breaks down triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids.
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The enzyme which hydrolyzes triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called Lipase.
Option (b)
Explanation:
- Triglycerides are esters which are derived from three fatty acids and glycerol.
- It is a type of fat.
- Animal fats and vegetable oils are the main sources of triglycerides.
- Triglycerides are the sources of body energy.
- Lipases are enzymes that come under the subclass of esterases which hydrolyzes fats into fatty acids and glycerol.
- It is secreted by the Pancreas.
- Lipases are protein in nature that help in the digestion and lipid transportation.
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