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Chapter 5, Problem 6SC
Summary Introduction
Interpretation:
If the statement, ‘little fat digestion takes place in the stomach’ is true or false.
Concept Introduction:
Fat and fat soluble vitamins are mainly absorb in small intestine. In the mouth, the enzyme known as lipid ligase is present. This enzyme causes the breakdown of lipids into the smaller diglyceride components.
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