Multiple choice

The enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called

  1. pepsin.

  2. maltase.

  3. lipase.

  4. zymase.

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C Correct answer
Explanation

A lipase is an enzyme that catalyses the hydrolysis of fats (lipids). Lipases are a subclass of the esterases. Lipases perform essential roles in the digestion, transport and processing of dietary lipids (e.g. triglycerides, fats, oils) in most, if not all, living organisms.