Short- chain triglycerides found in foods such as butterfat molecules in milk are split by a specific enzyme in preparation for absorption.Which of the following enzymes is responsible?
A)cholecystokinin
B)rennin
C)lipase
D)pepsin

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Lipase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down triglycerides into their component fatty acids and glycerol, which can be absorbed by the body. Cholecystokinin is a hormone that stimulates the release of bile from the gallbladder to aid in the digestion of fats. Rennin is an enzyme found in the stomach of young mammals that helps them digest milk proteins. Pepsin is an enzyme produced in the stomach that breaks down proteins.

Short- Chain Triglycerides Found in Foods Such as Butterfat Molecules