* 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.