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Lipases are enzymes that break down ________.

disaccharides
lipids
proteins
cellulose

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lipids

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Lipases are enzymes that act on lipids, catalyzing some chemical reaction that these molecules may undergo. Lipase is the digestive enzyme produced mainly by the acinar cells of the exocrine pancreas. It has the physiological role of hydrolyzing the long chains of triglycerides in the small intestine (lipolysis). Its evaluation is essential in the diagnosis of pancreatic pathologies.

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