Complete digestion of fats yields
Correct answer: B. fatty acids and glycerol
- A. glucose and water
- B. fatty acids and glycerol
- C. starch
- D. amino acids
Explanation
Lipase splits the three ester bonds of a triglyceride, releasing glycerol and three fatty acids. These are absorbed into the lacteals rather than the blood capillaries.
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