Short- chain triglycerides found in foods such as butterfat molecules in milk are split by a specific enzyme in preparation for absorption. Which of the following enzymes is responsible?
A) cholecystokinin
B) lipase
C) pepsin
D) rennin

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Lipase is the enzyme responsible for breaking down triglycerides, including short-chain triglycerides, into fatty acids and glycerol for absorption.

Short- Chain Triglycerides Found in Foods Such as Butterfat Molecules