In human digestive system, the enzyme that digests fats is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

In human digestive system, the enzyme that digests fats is:
A. Sucrase
B. Amylase
C. Lipase
D. Pepsin
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lipase is the fat-digesting enzyme, produced mainly by the pancreas (pancreatic lipase) and also by lingual and gastric glands. It hydrolyzes triglycerides into monoglycerides and free fatty acids. Bile salts emulsify fats, increasing surface area for lipase action. Amylase digests starch, pepsin digests proteins, sucrase hydrolyzes sucrose. Lipase requires colipase for optimal activity.

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