What is a characteristic of the lipase enzymes??

A) ?Gastric lipase plays a significant role in fat digestion in adults.
B) ?Intestinal mucosal lipase is responsible for fat storage in adipocytes.
C) ?Salivary gland lipase (lingual lipase) plays an active role in fat digestion in infants.
D) ?Pancreatic lipase hydrolyzes most dietary triglycerides completely to glycerol and free fatty acids.


C

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