Essential Biochemistry - Integration Of Metabolism And Metabolism In Starvation (Section 1 - No. 46)
In adipose tissue, what is the role of lipolysis during starvation?
To store glucose
To synthesize fatty acids
To release fatty acids
To produce ketone bodies
Explanation
Lipolysis breaks down stored triglycerides in adipose tissue, releasing fatty acids into the bloodstream, which can then be used for energy or ketogenesis.
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