Digestion of lipids begins in the ________,in a process catalyzed by ________.

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Digestion of lipids begins in the small intestine, in a process catalyzed by pancreatic lipases. Salivary amylase is responsible for the digestion of carbohydrates in the mouth, hydrochloric acid aids in the digestion of proteins in the stomach, bile acids emulsify lipids in the small intestine but do not directly digest them, and the large intestine is primarily involved in water absorption and the elimination of waste. Triacylglycerol lipase is an enzyme found in adipocytes that hydrolyzes triacylglycerols to release fatty acids and glycerol for use as energy by other tissues.

Digestion of Lipids Begins in the ________,In a Process Catalyzed