What are the primary end-products of triglyceride digestion by pancreatic lipase?
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Correct answer: Two free fatty acids and one 2-monoglyceride
Pancreatic lipase specifically targets the 1 and 3 positions of the triglyceride molecule. This leaves the middle fatty acid attached to the glycerol backbone, resulting in two free fatty acids and a 2-monoglyceride.
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