Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 11 - No. 46)
What is the primary fate of acetyl-CoA produced from fatty acid oxidation in the liver during periods of excess fatty acids?
It is converted to glucose.
It is used for fatty acid synthesis.
It is converted to ketone bodies.
It is directly utilized in the citric acid cycle.
Explanation
During periods of excess fatty acids, acetyl-CoA is primarily converted into ketone bodies in the liver.
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