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WAEC Biology 2012 Objective — Question 35

Question 35 of 60 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Biology 2012 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Fats and oils are also known as lipids. Thus, the enzymes acting on fats and oils are collectively known as

  • A. amylase
  • B. protease
  • C. lipaseCorrect
  • D. cellulase

Explanation

Bile is known to emulsify fat. Fats and oils are lipids, and the enzymes acting on them are collectively known as lipase.

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