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Lipase is a protein that helps the body break down fats in foods. Lipase is best classified as which type of protein?

an enzyme
an antibody
a structural protein
a binding protein

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Answer:

A lipase is any enzyme that catalyzes the hydrolysis of fats. Lipases are a subclass of the esterases.

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Answer:

A) an enzyme

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