When Needed for a Source of Energy,fatty Acids Are Broken

question 65

Multiple Choice

When needed for a source of energy,fatty acids are broken down into:

• A)pyruvate.
• B)acetyl CoA.
• C)glucose.
• D)chylomicrons.

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Definitions:

Lysosome

Enzyme-filled vesicle that breaks down cellular wastes and debris.

Secretory Proteins

Proteins that are secreted from cells and serve various functions, such as signaling, defense, and regulation in different biological processes.

Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum

A cellular organelle involved in lipid synthesis, detoxification processes, and calcium ion storage, distinguished by its lack of ribosomes.

Lipid Synthesis

The process by which cells produce lipids, crucial for cell membrane formation, energy storage, and hormone production.