Which enzyme in the pancreatic juice helps in breaking down fats?

Lipase

The correct answer is Option (3) – Lipase

Out of the choices you listed, the enzyme in pancreatic juice that helps in breaking down fats is Lipase.

The pancreas releases a variety of enzymes into the small intestine to aid digestion. Here's what each enzyme does:

• Lipase: Breaks down fats (triglycerides) into fatty acids and glycerol.
• Protease: Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids. (Examples include trypsin and chymotrypsin)
• Amylase: Breaks down carbohydrates (starches) into simple sugars like glucose.
• Pepsin: While not produced by the pancreas, pepsin is an enzyme found in the stomach that helps break down proteins.