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Gastric lipase in the stomach digests:
Options
A Proteins
B Carbohydrates
C Fats
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D Nucleic acids
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Gastric lipase in the stomach digests fats (lipids), though it is more important in infants for digesting milk fats.

Hint

This enzyme breaks down lipids, though most fat digestion occurs later.

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