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Q: Which of the following organs produces the enzyme lipase?
  • A. Pancreas
  • B. Large Intestine
  • C. Liver
  • D. Small Intestine
Correct Answer: Option A - Lipase is an enzyme the body use to break down fats in food so that they can be absorbed in the intestine. Lipase is produced in pancreas, mouth and stomach. It has a pH optimum of 3-6 Gastric lipase, together with lingual lipase, comprise the two acidic lipases.
A. Lipase is an enzyme the body use to break down fats in food so that they can be absorbed in the intestine. Lipase is produced in pancreas, mouth and stomach. It has a pH optimum of 3-6 Gastric lipase, together with lingual lipase, comprise the two acidic lipases.

Explanations:

Lipase is an enzyme the body use to break down fats in food so that they can be absorbed in the intestine. Lipase is produced in pancreas, mouth and stomach. It has a pH optimum of 3-6 Gastric lipase, together with lingual lipase, comprise the two acidic lipases.