Fat leaves the chylomicron and moves into adipose cells when what substance comes in contact with it (causing the triglyceride to break up and be taken into the adipose cell)?
A) insulin
B) lipoprotein lipase
C) trypsin
D) adrenaline

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Lipoprotein lipase is an enzyme that is present on the surface of adipose cells and is activated by insulin. When lipoprotein lipase comes in contact with chylomicrons, it breaks down the triglycerides in the chylomicron, allowing them to be taken up by the adipose cells. Therefore, choice B (lipoprotein lipase) is the best answer.

Fat Leaves the Chylomicron and Moves into Adipose Cells When