What happens during the process of lipolysis?
A) triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol
B) cholesterol is broken down into apolipoproteins
C) glycogen is broken down into glucose 6-phosphate
D) lipids are converted to esters and fatty amides
E) fatty acids are used for production of glucose

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During lipolysis, triglycerides are broken down into fatty acids and glycerol. This process occurs in adipose tissue when the body needs to access stored energy in the form of fat.

What Happens During the Process of Lipolysis