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What is the process of breaking down lipids into fatty acids and glycerol called?

  • A. Lipolysis
  • B. Gluconeogenesis
  • C. Krebs cycle
  • D. Oxidative phosphorylation
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: - Lipolysis is indeed the correct answer. It is the process of breaking down lipids (fats) into fatty acids and glycerol. This process occurs in adipose tissue and is important for releasing stored energy in the form of fatty acids.

- Gluconeogenesis is the process of synthesizing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources like amino acids and glycerol, not breaking down lipids.

- The Krebs cycle (also known as the citric acid cycle) is a series of chemical reactions that occur in the mitochondria to generate energy through the oxidation of acetyl-CoA derived from carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

- Oxidative phosphorylation is the final stage of cellular respiration where ATP is produced through the transfer of electrons in the electron transport chain. It is not specifically related to the breakdown of lipids into fatty acids and glycerol.