Explain Why Animals Are Unable to Convert Fatty Acids to Glucose

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Essay

Explain why animals are unable to convert fatty acids to glucose.

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Definitions:

Gas Exchange

The biological process through which different gases are transferred in opposite directions across a surface.

Photolysis

The decomposition or separation of molecules by the action of light, often referring to the process in photosynthesis where water molecules are split.

Photosystem I

A component of the photosynthesis process that captures light energy and uses it to transfer electrons, ultimately generating ATP and NADPH.

C4 Plants

Plants that utilize the C4 carbon fixation pathway, enhancing their ability to photosynthesize under conditions of drought, high temperatures, and limitations of nitrogen or CO₂.