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The pancreatic enzyme that digests fats is:

Answer: lipase.

  • A lipase
  • B amylase
  • C pepsin
  • D trypsin

Correct answer: A. lipase

Explanation: Pancreatic lipase breaks fats into fatty acids and glycerol.

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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