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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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The primary substrate for gastric lipase is:
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 is an enzyme that digests fats (triglycerides), primarily short- and medium-chain triglycerides found in milk.

Hint

What does "lipase" indicate about the target substrate?

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