While fats, proteins, and carbohydrates are all catabolized in similar biochemical pathways, fats present a problem that the other two nutrient types do not.Which choice is a problem with fat digestion that proteins and sugars do not have?
A) Fats are water soluble, and proteins and sugars are not.
B) Fats are highly reactive, and proteins and sugars are not.
C) Fats are not at all reactive, whereas proteins and sugars are very reactive.
D) Proteins and sugars are water soluble, but fats are not.
E) Fats are unusual because they do not interact with enzymes.

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Fats are not water-soluble, which presents a unique challenge for digestion compared to proteins and sugars, which are water-soluble. This affects how they are processed and absorbed in the body.

While Fats, Proteins, and Carbohydrates Are All Catabolized in Similar