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Steapsin present in pancreatic juice acts on emulsified fats to convert them into:

Answer: Fatty acids and glycerol.

  • A Amino acids
  • B Glucose and galactose
  • C Fatty acids and glycerol
  • D Peptones and proteoses

Correct answer: C. Fatty acids and glycerol

Explanation: Steapsin (pancreatic lipase) hydrolyses emulsified fats into free fatty acids and glycerol (monoglycerides).

Labeled diagram of the human digestive system showing mouth, esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, small intestine, and large intestine

The human digestive system. Image: LadyofHats (Mariana Ruiz), Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

The digestive tract, digestive enzymes, hormonal control of digestion, and liver function. High NEET weightage.

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