13. While triglycerides, proteins, and carbohydrates are all catabolized in simi

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13. While triglycerides, proteins, and carbohydrates are all catabolized in similar biochemical pathways, fats present a problem that the other two nutrient types do not. Which of the following choices is a problem with fat digestion that proteins and sugars do not have? 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. O) Proteins and sugars are water soluble, but fats are not. Fats are unusual hecause they do not interact with enzymes.

Explanation / Answer

OPTION D is the right answer. proteins and sugars are water soluble fats are not.

Because most of the biochemicals reaction are occured in aqueous medium. so, better catalytic acivity, solubility in this medium is an i mportant criteria.

But fats are composed of oil functional groups which are immiscible in water. All the nutreients are reactive but solubility is the main difference.

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