Examples of Digestive Enzymes - Lipases
Biology: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement, topic 7.4.4
Lipase
Lipase is a type of digestive enzyme that breaks down lipids into glycerol and fatty acids.
Production
- Lipase is produced in the:
- Small intestine
- Pancreas
Purpose
- Lipase breaks down lipids into a molecule called glycerol and fatty acids.
- Lipid → Glycerol + Fatty Acids.
Test yourself on Examples of Digestive Enzymes - Lipases
Lipase breaks lipids down into fatty acids and what other substance?