Define enzyme. Name one enzyme in humans which digests fats.

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(N/A) Enzymes are biological catalysts that accelerate the rate of biochemical reactions within living organisms. They are primarily proteinaceous in nature.
In humans,the enzyme $Lipase$ is responsible for the digestion of fats (lipids) into fatty acids and glycerol.

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