Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding triglycerides?

  1. In triglyceride form, lipids can be absorbed by the jejunum.

  2. The process of lipolysis takes place in the intestine.

  3. Triglycerides form chylomicrons.

  4. Liver cells can synthesise and store triglycerides.

  5. Human brain cannot utilise fatty acids as an energy source.
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Explanation

The pancreatic lipase acts at the ester bond, hydrolysing the bond and releasing fatty acid.

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