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Describe the enzymatic action on fats in the duodenum.

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The fat is digested by the enzyme lipase with help of bile. Fats are converted into di and monoglyceride and after that into fatty acid and glycerol.
Fat `overset"Lipases"to` Diglycerides `to` Monoglycerides
Di/Monoglycerides `overset"Lipases"to` Fatty acids + Glycerol.
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