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Chapter 34: Q.14 (page 974)

Lipases are enzymes that breakdown ________.

a. disaccharides

b. lipids

c. proteins

d. cellulose

Short Answer

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Lipase basically act upon lipids or fats to breathe down into absorbable form.

Hence, b is the correct option.

Step by step solution

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Step 1. Introduction 

Lipase belong to the class of enzymes called hydrolases. These are known to hydrolyse fat molecules into simple absorbable forms.

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Step 2. Explanation for the correct option 

Lipase are found in mouth, pancreas and even stomach. So, the digestion of fat starts from mouth and end up in small intestine of our digestive tract.

03

Step 3. Explanation for the incorrect options 

Protein molecules are broken down by enzymes like pepsin and protease. Cellulose cannot be broken down by human body because it does not have cellulase enzyme.

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