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Regine Angeles
on Oct 18, 2024Verified
Pancreatic lipase
A) Glucose and galactose
B) Amino acids
C) Fatty acids and glycerol
D) Maltose and isomaltose
E) Polysaccharides and disaccharides
Pancreatic Lipase
An enzyme produced by the pancreas that breaks down fats into fatty acids and glycerol during digestion.
Fatty Acids
Organic compounds that are important sources of energy, consisting of a hydrocarbon chain and a terminal carboxyl group.
Glycerol
A simple sugar alcohol compound that is a building block for fats and oils and serves as a backbone in triglyceride formation.
- Recognize the significance and mechanism of action of several enzymes in the digestive system.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance and mechanism of action of several enzymes in the digestive system.