Essential Biochemistry - Lipid Metabolism (Section 4 - No. 18)

Which of the following is the main source of glycerol-3-phosphate for triacylglycerol synthesis in adipose tissue?
Glycerol
Dihydroxyacetone phosphate
Glucose
Fatty acids

Explanation

In adipose tissue, glycerol-3-phosphate is primarily derived from glucose via glycolysis.

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