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  • Enzyme Digestion of Fat: Glycerol and Fatty Acids Explained
    Enzymes digest fat (triglycerides) into glycerol and fatty acids. Here's a breakdown:

    * Lipases are the enzymes responsible for breaking down fats.

    * Triglycerides, the primary form of fat in our diet, are composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid chains.

    * Lipases break the bonds between glycerol and fatty acids, resulting in:

    * Glycerol: A simple sugar alcohol.

    * Fatty Acids: Long chains of hydrocarbons.

    These breakdown products can then be absorbed into the bloodstream and used for energy or other bodily functions.

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