Question

Which two structures must be present to efficiently digest triglycerides?
a. bile and lactase
b. bile and pepsin
c. amylase and pepsin
d. bile and lipase
e. amylase and bile

Answer 1

Answer: d. Bile and lipase

Explanation:

Triglycerides are the form of lipids. The bile juice produce by the liver contains bile salts which function as emulsifier of fat and lipids. These breaks down fats and lipids into small droplets. These droplets are digested by pancreatic lipase which converts them into monoglycerides and free fatty acids.