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Definition noun, plural: pancreatic lipases A pancreatic enzyme that splits dietary fats by hydrolyzing triacyglycerol... Read More

The gastrointestinal (GI) system includes the gastrointestinal tract (mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small intestine,... Read More

Have you ever thought about what happens to the food after you have taken it into your mouth? How those big steak pieces... Read More

Definition noun, plural: pancreases or pancreata A tongue-shaped glandular structure involved in the secretion of fluid... Read More

Definition noun The transparent fluid secreted by the pancreas composed mainly of water, electrolytes, and... Read More

Definition noun, plural: lipases A water-soluble enzyme catalyzing hydrolysis of lipids, thereby breaking down fats into... Read More

What is dehydration synthesis? A dehydration reaction is a form of biochemical reaction wherein a water molecule is lost or... Read More

An enzyme is a biomolecule that can be synthesized biologically (naturally occurring) or through other processes... Read More