Lipid Digestion Flashcards
1
Q
What bonds are broken during lipid digestion?
A
Ester bonds
2
Q
What process do bonds in lipids break down via?
A
Hydrolysis
3
Q
Where is lipase made and where does it work?
A
Made in the liver
Works in the small intestine
4
Q
Where are bile salts produced?
A
In the liver
5
Q
How do bile salts work?
A
Emulsify lipids into smaller droplets, increasing their surface area for lipases to act upon
6
Q
What do monoglycerides and fatty acids form to make?
A
Micelles
