Sorry Pat...I think you meant LactASE breaks down sugars, such as lactose.
Lipase is the enzyme that works on lipids.

I'm really sorry to have started this mess.  For those who find it very
confusing, I tell my nutrition class students that to try to remember the
endings:  "ose" is for sugar and "ase" is for enzyme.  Usually, the "ase"
ending is coupled with a beginning that tells you which molecule it will be
working on.  Protease is an enzyme that uncouples protein.

It's very easy to accidentally type the wrong thing (I know):)

Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, CHES, IBCLC    [log in to unmask]
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