Here's a breakdown:

* Gastric lipase is an enzyme produced in the stomach that helps break down fats.

* Triglycerides are the most common type of fat found in food. They are composed of a glycerol molecule with three fatty acid chains attached.

Gastric lipase specifically targets the ester bonds that connect the fatty acids to the glycerol molecule. This results in the breakdown of triglycerides into fatty acids and monoglycerides.

While gastric lipase does play a role in fat digestion, it is not the primary enzyme responsible for breaking down triglycerides. That role belongs to pancreatic lipase, which is secreted by the pancreas and acts in the small intestine.