Fat digestion yields fatty acids and glycerol, whereas protein digestion yields amino acids; both digestive processes ________.

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Both fat digestion (which yields fatty acids and glycerol) and protein digestion (which yields amino acids) involve enzymes produced in the pancreas. These enzymes are specialized for their respective substrates but are both secreted by the pancreas to aid in digestion within the small intestine.

Fat Digestion Yields Fatty Acids and Glycerol, Whereas Protein Digestion