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IS FAT A HORMONE OR ENZYME?
No it is not a hormone or an enzyme. It is a type of molecules
What enzyme is responsible for fat digestion?
the lipase enzyme :)
What enzyme is responsible for breaking down fat in the body?
The enzyme responsible for breaking down fat in the body is called lipase.
What enzyme begins the breakdown?
Lipase
What is the enzyme that resides on the surface of fat cells and promotes fat storage?
thyroxine
What individual molecule do you get when an enzyme breaks down a fat molecule?
A fat is an ester of three 'fatty acids' and glycerol.
Is bile an enzyme specifically used for the chemical breakdown of fat?
Bile is not an enzyme, but an emulsifying agent. It physically breaks down fat into smaller molecules, providing a greater surface area for the work of fat-digesting enzymes.
Gaucher disease is caused by a deficiency in what enzyme?
The genetic defect causes a deficiency of the enzyme glucocerebrosidase that is responsible for breaking down a certain type of fat and releasing it from fat cells.
What is a major fat digesting enzyme?
A major fat digesting enzyme is called pancreatic lipase. This enzyme is produced in the pancreas and is responsible for breaking down fats into smaller molecules like fatty acids and glycerol, which can then be absorbed by the body.
If you do not have enough fat in your diet your what level will be affected?
its enzyme level!
Identify the one substance which is not a carbohydrate.?
A fat is not a carbohydrate.
Amylase is an enzyme that is only able to digest what?
Starch
