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My investigation has shown results that suggest that lipase alone does not break down the lipid molecules in cooking oil, however, when I added lead nitrate solution, the pH changed, thus suggesting that fatty acids were produced. Does this mean that the lead functioned as a co-enzyme? However, even when used alone with the cooking oil, the lead nitrate seemingly hydrolysed the lipid, so I'm rather confused as I thought lead always acted as an uncompetitive inhibitor!(The pH of the lead nitrate itself was neutral). Thankyou! :)
Re: Can lead act as a co-enzyme with lipase?
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