Q87 / 200 · NEET 2004 · Chemistry

The enzyme which hydrolyses triglycerides to fatty acids and glycerol is called:

  • A
    maltase
  • Correct answer
    B
    lipase
  • C
    zymase
  • D
    pepsin

Solution

Lipase acts on fats, converting them to fatty acid and glycerol. Maltase act on maltose and convert it to glucose. Zymase carry out the fermentation of glucose to break the chemical bonds of the glucose to form alcohol, and carbon dioxide. Pepsin acts on proteins and convert them to peptides and peptones. Figure

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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