how-does-the-enzymatic-hydrolysis-of-triacylglycerols-by-lipase-differ-from-acid

Question

How does the enzymatic hydrolysis of triacylglycerols by lipase differ from acid-catalyzed hydrolysis in terms of specificity and conditions?

Accepted Answer

Lipase is highly specific and operates under mild conditions, unlike acid hydrolysis.

Answer

Lipase acts non-specifically and requires high temperatures.

Answer

Both processes have the same specificity and operate under similar conditions.

Answer

Lipase requires strong acidic conditions to function.