Here's a breakdown:
* Simple sugars: These are typically monosaccharides like glucose, fructose, and galactose.
* Enzymes that break down simple sugars: Our bodies don't typically need enzymes to break down simple sugars. They are already in their smallest, absorbable form.
Therefore, no enzyme specifically digests simple sugars.
However, if we expand the definition of "simple sugars" to include disaccharides like sucrose, lactose, and maltose, then the answer would be:
* Lipase: This enzyme primarily breaks down fats (lipids).
It's important to note that enzymes like sucrase, lactase, and maltase are responsible for breaking down disaccharides into their constituent monosaccharides.
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