contains an enzyme called lingual lipase which breaks down fats ........

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______ contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which breaks down fats.

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SSC MTS 27th October 2021 Shift-3

The small intestine

The large intestine

Saliva

The stomach

- The small intestine mainly produces enzymes like pancreatic lipase, not lingual lipase.

- The large intestine is mostly involved in water absorption and does not produce digestive enzymes like lipase.

- Saliva () contains an enzyme called lingual lipase, which helps start the breakdown of fats in the mouth.

- The stomach receives lingual lipase (swallowed with saliva), but does not produce this enzyme.

Correct answer:

Option 3 - Saliva

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