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An enzyme that breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.

Lipases break down lipids, also called fats, into glycerol and fatty acids.

Explain both ways bile helps lipase: neutralisation provides suitable alkaline conditions, while emulsification increases the surface area of fat.

Do not describe bile as an enzyme. Emulsification forms smaller fat droplets; lipase chemically breaks down the fat molecules.

An enzyme that breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.

Lipases break down lipids, also called fats, into glycerol and fatty acids.

Explain both ways bile helps lipase: neutralisation provides suitable alkaline conditions, while emulsification increases the surface area of fat.

Do not describe bile as an enzyme. Emulsification forms smaller fat droplets; lipase chemically breaks down the fat molecules.

Lipase