The digestion of fat in human intestine is performed by

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The digestion of fat in human intestine is performed by

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NDA-II

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The correct answer is option 1: Bile and Lipase.

When we consume foods that contain fat, the digestion of fat begins in the small intestine. The small intestine receives bile from the liver, which is stored in the gallbladder and released into the small intestine. Bile helps in the digestion of fat by emulsifying it, which means it breaks down fat into smaller droplets, increasing its surface area. This makes it easier for the enzyme called lipase to act on the fat molecules.

Lipase is an enzyme produced by the pancreas and is also present in the small intestine. It breaks down the fat molecules into smaller components called fatty acids and glycerol, which can then be absorbed by the intestinal lining and utilized by the body for energy or storage.

Options 2, 3, and 4 are incorrect. Trypsin is an enzyme involved in the digestion of proteins, not fats. Amylase is an enzyme that breaks down carbohydrates, not fats. Pepsin is an enzyme that works in the stomach to break down proteins, not fats.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1: Bile and Lipase.

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