Fats such as triglycerides are digested into: 1) glycerol & fatty acids 2) fatty acids & amino acids 3) amino acids & cholesterol 4) cholesterol & fatty acids
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Step 1: Triglycerides are broken down by special enzymes on the walls of the small intestine into glycerol and fatty acids. Show more…
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