Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 27)

What happens to free fatty acids released from adipose tissue during starvation?
They are converted to glucose.
They are used for gluconeogenesis.
They are oxidized to produce energy.
They are stored in the liver.

Explanation

Free fatty acids are oxidized in various tissues, including the liver and muscle, to generate energy through beta-oxidation.

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